^ Residential natural gas prices in Iowa in August 2018 averaged $18.83 per thousand cubic feet, about 1.1% more than the average U.S. rate [Read More]
^ Iowa has an estimated 923,454 residential natural gas consumers, or approximately 1.3% of the total number in the nation [Read More]
Natural Gas Rates in Iowa
Residential Natural Gas Rates in Iowa
Residential natural gas prices in Iowa in August 2018 averaged $18.83 per thousand cubic feet, which was approximately 1.1% 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 Iowa
In August 2018, industrial natural gas prices in Iowa averaged $4.78 per thousand cubic feet, or about 28.2% 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 Iowa
Residential Natural Gas Consumption in Iowa
Residential natural gas usage in IA in August 2018 was 1,056 million cubic feet, or approximately 1.1% 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 Iowa
In August 2018, industrial natural gas usage in IA totaled 20,360 million cubic feet, which was about 3.1% 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 923,454 residential consumers use natural gas in IA, which is about 1.3% of the total number of residential natural gas consumers in the U.S.
There are an estimated 1,606 industrial natural gas consumers in IA, or approximately 0.9% of the total number of industrial natural gas consumers in the U.S overall.
Residential natural gas consumers in the state of Iowa (as a whole) pay approximately 1.1% more than the average residential natural gas rate in the United States overall.
Industrial natural gas consumers in Iowa pay about 28.2% more than the average industrial natural gas rate in the United States overall.
Household Income in Iowa
Household Income: IA vs. Nation
Iowa has a median household income of $52,392, compared to $58,283 for the U.S. [4]
Summary for Iowa
How Household Income in Iowa Compares to the U.S.
The median household income in the state of Iowa is approximately $52,392, which is about 10 percent less than the median income of $58,283 for the United States overall. [4]
How Residential Natural Gas Prices in IA Compare to the U.S.
In August 2018, residential natural gas prices in Iowa averaged approximately $18.83 per thousand cubic feet, which was about 1.1 percent more than the average residenial cost in the United States overall ($18.63 per thousand cubic feet). [1]
About 13 percent of households in IA have incomes below the poverty level. [2]
More about Iowa
About Iowa
The state of Iowa ranks 30th in the United States with an approximate population of 3,046,355. [4]
Natural Gas in IA
To learn more about natural gas rates in Iowa, or for additional resources related to natural gas (or other utilities) in IA, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
