Residential electricity prices in Elkin, NC in August 2025 averaged approximately 14.56 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 17% less than the national average rate of 17.62 ¢/kWh (August 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Elkin 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 Elkin decreased approximately 3%, from 13.67 ¢/kWh to 13.32 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Elkin in August 2025 averaged 23.84 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 11% 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 Elkin natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Elkin natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Elkin (North Carolina) increased approximately 27%, from 24.75 $/Mcf (July 2024) to 31.47 $/Mcf (July 2025). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Elkin solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Elkin levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The town of Elkin, NC in Surry County has an approximate population of 4,001. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Elkin, NC, or for other information related to utilities in Elkin, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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