Residential electricity prices in Rutherfordton, 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 Rutherfordton 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 Rutherfordton decreased approximately 3%, from 13.67 ¢/kWh to 13.32 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Rutherfordton 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 Rutherfordton natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Rutherfordton natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Rutherfordton (North Carolina) increased approximately 27%, from 24.75 $/Mcf (July 2024) to 31.47 $/Mcf (July 2025). [2]
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The town of Rutherfordton (North Carolina) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Rutherfordton 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 Rutherfordton solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Rutherfordton 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 town of Rutherfordton, NC in Rutherford County has an approximate population of 4,213. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Rutherfordton, NC, or for other information related to utilities in Rutherfordton, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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