Residential electricity prices in 97846 in May 2026 averaged approximately 16.27 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 12% less than the national average rate of 18.44 ¢/kWh (May 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 97846 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2025 to April 2026 - residential electricity prices in 97846 increased approximately 2%, from 15.41 ¢/kWh to 15.78 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 97846 in May 2026 averaged 20.59 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 4% more than the national average rate of 19.83 $/Mcf (May 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Joseph natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 97846 (Joseph, OR) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Joseph (Oregon) increased approximately 1%, from 18.61 $/Mcf (April 2025) to 18.72 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Joseph solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Joseph 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 97846 is associated with the city of Joseph, OR in Wallowa County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 97846, or for other information related to utilities in Oregon, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Nuclear energy sources provided more than 20 percent of United States electricity in 2011.
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