Residential electricity prices in 79544 in January 2026 averaged approximately 15.69 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 10% less than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (January 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 79544 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2024 to December 2025 - residential electricity prices in 79544 increased approximately 3%, from 15.36 ¢/kWh to 15.87 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 79544 in January 2026 averaged 16.51 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 18% more than the national average rate of 13.94 $/Mcf (January 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Rochester natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 79544 (Rochester, TX) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Rochester (Texas) increased approximately 11%, from 17.40 $/Mcf (December 2024) to 19.31 $/Mcf (December 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 79544 (Rochester, TX) has an average annual solar radiation value of 6.1 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Rochester 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 Rochester solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Rochester 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 79544 is associated with the city of Rochester, TX in Haskell County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 79544, or for other information related to utilities in Texas, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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