^ Residential natural gas prices in Alaska in August 2018 averaged $13.06 per thousand cubic feet, about 29.9% less than the average U.S. rate [Read More]
^ Alaska has an estimated 132,363 residential natural gas consumers, or approximately 0.2% of the total number in the nation [Read More]
Natural Gas Rates in Alaska
Residential Natural Gas Rates in Alaska
Residential natural gas prices in Alaska in August 2018 averaged $13.06 per thousand cubic feet, which was approximately 29.9% less 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 Alaska
In August 2018, industrial natural gas prices in Alaska averaged $5.87 per thousand cubic feet, or about 57.4% 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 Alaska
Residential Natural Gas Consumption in Alaska
Residential natural gas usage in AK in August 2018 was 590 million cubic feet, or approximately 0.6% 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 Alaska
In August 2018, industrial natural gas usage in AK totaled 412 million cubic feet, which was about 0.1% 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 132,363 residential consumers use natural gas in AK, which is about 0.2% of the total number of residential natural gas consumers in the U.S.
There are an estimated 6 industrial natural gas consumers in AK, or approximately 0% of the total number of industrial natural gas consumers in the U.S overall.
Residential natural gas consumers in the state of Alaska (as a whole) pay approximately 29.9% less than the average residential natural gas rate in the United States overall.
Industrial natural gas consumers in Alaska pay about 57.4% more than the average industrial natural gas rate in the United States overall.
Household Income in Alaska
Household Income: AK vs. Nation
Alaska has a median household income of $68,494, compared to $58,283 for the U.S. [4]
Summary for Alaska
How Household Income in Alaska Compares to the U.S.
The median household income in the state of Alaska is approximately $68,494, which is about 18 percent more than the median income of $58,283 for the United States overall. [4]
How Residential Natural Gas Prices in AK Compare to the U.S.
In August 2018, residential natural gas prices in Alaska averaged approximately $13.06 per thousand cubic feet, which was about 29.9 percent less than the average residenial cost in the United States overall ($18.63 per thousand cubic feet). [1]
About 11 percent of households in AK have incomes below the poverty level. [2]
More about Alaska
About Alaska
The state of Alaska ranks 50th in the United States with an approximate population of 710,231. [4]
Natural Gas in AK
To learn more about natural gas rates in Alaska, or for additional resources related to natural gas (or other utilities) in AK, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Most of the natural gas consumed in the United States today is produced within the United States.
