^ Residential natural gas prices in Louisiana in August 2018 averaged $17.41 per thousand cubic feet, about 6.5% less than the average U.S. rate [Read More]
^ Louisiana has an estimated 903,010 residential natural gas consumers, or approximately 1.3% of the total number in the nation [Read More]
Natural Gas Rates in Louisiana
Residential Natural Gas Rates in Louisiana
Residential natural gas prices in Louisiana in August 2018 averaged $17.41 per thousand cubic feet, which was approximately 6.5% 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 Louisiana
In July 2018, industrial natural gas prices in Louisiana averaged $16.97 per thousand cubic feet, or about 355% 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 Louisiana
Residential Natural Gas Consumption in Louisiana
Residential natural gas usage in LA in August 2018 was 1,121 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 Louisiana
In August 2018, industrial natural gas usage in LA totaled 93,358 million cubic feet, which was about 14.2% 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 903,010 residential consumers use natural gas in LA, which is about 1.3% of the total number of residential natural gas consumers in the U.S.
There are an estimated 1,071 industrial natural gas consumers in LA, or approximately 0.6% of the total number of industrial natural gas consumers in the U.S overall.
Residential natural gas consumers in the state of Louisiana (as a whole) pay approximately 6.5% less than the average residential natural gas rate in the United States overall.
Industrial natural gas consumers in Louisiana pay about 355% more than the average industrial natural gas rate in the United States overall.
Household Income in Louisiana
Household Income: LA vs. Nation
Louisiana has a median household income of $47,653, compared to $58,283 for the U.S. [4]
Summary for Louisiana
How Household Income in Louisiana Compares to the U.S.
The median household income in the state of Louisiana is approximately $47,653, which is about 18 percent less than the median income of $58,283 for the United States overall. [4]
How Residential Natural Gas Prices in LA Compare to the U.S.
In August 2018, residential natural gas prices in Louisiana averaged approximately $17.41 per thousand cubic feet, which was about 6.5 percent less than the average residenial cost in the United States overall ($18.63 per thousand cubic feet). [1]
About 19 percent of households in LA have incomes below the poverty level. [2]
More about Louisiana
About Louisiana
The state of Louisiana ranks 26th in the United States with an approximate population of 4,533,372. [4]
Natural Gas in LA
To learn more about natural gas rates in Louisiana, or for additional resources related to natural gas (or other utilities) in LA, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Natural gas is odorless, so a chemical that smells like sulfur is added. This allows it to be detected in cases where leaks occur.
