Residential electricity prices in 78666 in April 2025 averaged approximately 15.55 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 11% less than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 78666 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 78666 increased approximately 2%, from 15.05 ¢/kWh to 15.30 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 78666 in April 2025 averaged 22.56 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 41% more 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 San Marcos natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 78666 (San Marcos, TX) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in San Marcos (Texas) increased approximately 9%, from 15.87 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 17.27 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 78666 (San Marcos, TX) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.53 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare San Marcos 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 San Marcos solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare San Marcos 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 ZIP code 78666 is associated with the city of San Marcos, TX in Hays County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 78666, or for other information related to utilities in Texas, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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