Residential electricity prices in 88417 in August 2025 averaged approximately 16.27 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 8% less than the national average rate of 17.62 ¢/kWh (August 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 88417 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2024 to July 2025 - residential electricity prices in 88417 increased approximately 7%, from 14.89 ¢/kWh to 15.87 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 88417 in August 2025 averaged 17.20 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 36% less than the national average rate of 26.88 $/Mcf (August 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Cuervo natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 88417 (Cuervo, NM) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Cuervo (New Mexico) increased approximately 22%, from 13.13 $/Mcf (July 2024) to 16.02 $/Mcf (July 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 88417 (Cuervo, NM) has an average annual solar radiation value of 6.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Cuervo values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Cuervo solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Cuervo levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 88417 is associated with the city of Cuervo, NM in Guadalupe County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 88417, or for other information related to utilities in New Mexico, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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