Residential electricity prices in 24401 in October 2025 averaged approximately 16.36 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 9% less than the national average rate of 17.98 ¢/kWh (October 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 24401 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from September 2024 to September 2025 - residential electricity prices in 24401 increased approximately 9%, from 15.24 ¢/kWh to 16.62 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 24401 in October 2025 averaged 20.71 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 6% more than the national average rate of 19.61 $/Mcf (October 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Staunton natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 24401 (Staunton, VA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Staunton (Virginia) decreased approximately 100%, from 23.58 $/Mcf (September 2024) to 0.00 $/Mcf (September 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 24401 (Staunton, VA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.17 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Staunton 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 Staunton solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Staunton 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 24401 is associated with the city of Staunton, VA in Staunton (city) County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 24401, or for other information related to utilities in Virginia, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
About 19 percent of total U.S. residential electricity usage in 2011 was for space cooling.
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