Residential electricity prices in 24221 in December 2025 averaged approximately 15.27 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 11% less than the national average rate of 17.24 ¢/kWh (December 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 24221 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from November 2024 to November 2025 - residential electricity prices in 24221 increased approximately 8%, from 14.73 ¢/kWh to 15.94 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 24221 in December 2025 averaged 15.45 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 10% more than the national average rate of 14.09 $/Mcf (December 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Blackwater natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 24221 (Blackwater, VA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Blackwater (Virginia) increased approximately 3%, from 16.15 $/Mcf (November 2024) to 16.58 $/Mcf (November 2025). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Blackwater solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Blackwater 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 24221 is associated with the city of Blackwater, VA in Lee County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 24221, or for other information related to utilities in Virginia, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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