^ Residential natural gas prices in Alabama in August 2018 averaged $21.90 per thousand cubic feet, about 17.6% more than the average U.S. rate [Read More]
^ Alabama has an estimated 778,554 residential natural gas consumers, or approximately 1.1% of the total number in the nation [Read More]
Natural Gas Rates in Alabama
Residential Natural Gas Rates in Alabama
Residential natural gas prices in Alabama in August 2018 averaged $21.90 per thousand cubic feet, which was approximately 17.6% more than the national average rate of $18.63 per thousand cubic feet (August 2018). [1]
*Prices listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
Industrial Natural Gas Rates in Alabama
In August 2018, industrial natural gas prices in Alabama averaged $3.88 per thousand cubic feet, or about 4% more than the average rate of $3.73 per thousand cubic feet in the U.S. overall that month. [1]
*Prices listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
Natural Gas Usage in Alabama
Residential Natural Gas Consumption in Alabama
Residential natural gas usage in AL in August 2018 was 708 million cubic feet, or approximately 0.7% of the total residential consumption in the U.S. of 98,905 million cubic feet that month. [1]
*Amounts listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
Industrial Natural Gas Consumption in Alabama
In August 2018, industrial natural gas usage in AL totaled 16,032 million cubic feet, which was about 2.4% of the industrial natural gas used in the U.S. in its entirety (655,334 million cubic feet) that month. [1]
*Amounts listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
An estimated 778,554 residential consumers use natural gas in AL, which is about 1.1% of the total number of residential natural gas consumers in the U.S.
There are an estimated 3,447 industrial natural gas consumers in AL, or approximately 1.9% of the total number of industrial natural gas consumers in the U.S overall.
Residential natural gas consumers in the state of Alabama (as a whole) pay approximately 17.6% more than the average residential natural gas rate in the United States overall.
Industrial natural gas consumers in Alabama pay about 4% more than the average industrial natural gas rate in the United States overall.
Household Income in Alabama
Household Income: AL vs. Nation
Alabama has a median household income of $47,023, compared to $58,283 for the U.S. [4]
Summary for Alabama
How Household Income in Alabama Compares to the U.S.
The median household income in the state of Alabama is approximately $47,023, which is about 19 percent less than the median income of $58,283 for the United States overall. [4]
How Residential Natural Gas Prices in AL Compare to the U.S.
In August 2018, residential natural gas prices in Alabama averaged approximately $21.90 per thousand cubic feet, which was about 17.6 percent more than the average residenial cost in the United States overall ($18.63 per thousand cubic feet). [1]
About 19 percent of households in AL have incomes below the poverty level. [2]
More about Alabama
About Alabama
The state of Alabama ranks 23rd in the United States with an approximate population of 4,779,736. [4]
Natural Gas in AL
To learn more about natural gas rates in Alabama, or for additional resources related to natural gas (or other utilities) in AL, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
