Residential electricity prices in Locust, NC in June 2025 averaged approximately 13.33 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 24% less than the national average rate of 17.47 ¢/kWh (June 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Locust differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from May 2024 to May 2025 - residential electricity prices in Locust increased approximately 3%, from 13.90 ¢/kWh to 14.26 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Locust in June 2025 averaged 30.13 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 30% more than the national average rate of 23.15 $/Mcf (June 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Locust natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Locust natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Locust (North Carolina) increased approximately 34%, from 25.39 $/Mcf (May 2024) to 34.06 $/Mcf (May 2025). [2]
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The city of Locust (North Carolina) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Locust 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 Locust solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Locust 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 city of Locust, NC in Stanly County has an approximate population of 2,930. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Locust, NC, or for other information related to utilities in Locust, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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