Residential electricity prices in 45843 in April 2025 averaged approximately 16.34 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 6% less than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 45843 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in 45843 decreased approximately 1%, from 16.28 ¢/kWh to 16.12 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 45843 in April 2025 averaged 14.33 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 11% less than the national average rate of 16.05 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Forest natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 45843 (Forest, OH) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Forest (Ohio) increased approximately 7%, from 10.84 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 11.57 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 45843 (Forest, OH) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Forest 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 Forest solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Forest 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 ZIP code 45843 is associated with the city of Forest, OH in Hardin County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 45843, or for other information related to utilities in Ohio, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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