Residential electricity prices in 26178 in May 2026 averaged approximately 16.80 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 9% less than the national average rate of 18.44 ¢/kWh (May 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 26178 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2025 to April 2026 - residential electricity prices in 26178 increased approximately 0%, from 16.05 ¢/kWh to 16.06 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 26178 in May 2026 averaged 24.68 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 24% more than the national average rate of 19.83 $/Mcf (May 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Smithville natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 26178 (Smithville, WV) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Smithville (West Virginia) increased approximately 37%, from 14.56 $/Mcf (April 2025) to 19.95 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Smithville solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Smithville 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 26178 is associated with the city of Smithville, WV in Ritchie County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 26178, or for other information related to utilities in West Virginia, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
A chemical that smells like sulfur is added to natural gas. This allows it to be detected in cases where leaks occur.
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