Residential electricity prices in 24161 in August 2025 averaged approximately 16.01 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 9% less than the national average rate of 17.62 ¢/kWh (August 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 24161 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 24161 increased approximately 12%, from 14.17 ¢/kWh to 15.93 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 24161 in August 2025 averaged 26.89 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 0% more 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 Sandy Level natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 24161 (Sandy Level, VA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Sandy Level (Virginia) increased approximately 7%, from 26.51 $/Mcf (July 2024) to 28.25 $/Mcf (July 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 24161 (Sandy Level, VA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Sandy Level 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 Sandy Level solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Sandy Level 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 24161 is associated with the city of Sandy Level, VA in Pittsylvania County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 24161, or for other information related to utilities in Virginia, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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