^ Residential natural gas prices in Maryland in August 2018 averaged $21.01 per thousand cubic feet, about 12.8% more than the average U.S. rate [Read More]
^ Maryland has an estimated 1,140,426 residential natural gas consumers, or approximately 1.7% of the total number in the nation [Read More]
Natural Gas Rates in Maryland
Residential Natural Gas Rates in Maryland
Residential natural gas prices in Maryland in August 2018 averaged $21.01 per thousand cubic feet, which was approximately 12.8% 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 Maryland
In August 2018, industrial natural gas prices in Maryland averaged $9.02 per thousand cubic feet, or about 141.8% 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 Maryland
Residential Natural Gas Consumption in Maryland
Residential natural gas usage in MD in August 2018 was 1,474 million cubic feet, or approximately 1.5% 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 Maryland
In August 2018, industrial natural gas usage in MD totaled 1,275 million cubic feet, which was about 0.2% 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 1,140,426 residential consumers use natural gas in MD, which is about 1.7% of the total number of residential natural gas consumers in the U.S.
There are an estimated 1,155 industrial natural gas consumers in MD, 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 Maryland (as a whole) pay approximately 12.8% more than the average residential natural gas rate in the United States overall.
Industrial natural gas consumers in Maryland pay about 141.8% more than the average industrial natural gas rate in the United States overall.
Household Income in Maryland
Household Income: MD vs. Nation
Maryland has a median household income of $77,924, compared to $58,283 for the U.S. [4]
Summary for Maryland
How Household Income in Maryland Compares to the U.S.
The median household income in the state of Maryland is approximately $77,924, which is about 34 percent more than the median income of $58,283 for the United States overall. [4]
How Residential Natural Gas Prices in MD Compare to the U.S.
In August 2018, residential natural gas prices in Maryland averaged approximately $21.01 per thousand cubic feet, which was about 12.8 percent more than the average residenial cost in the United States overall ($18.63 per thousand cubic feet). [1]
About 10 percent of households in MD have incomes below the poverty level. [2]
More about Maryland
About Maryland
The state of Maryland ranks 20th in the United States with an approximate population of 5,773,552. [4]
Natural Gas in MD
To learn more about natural gas rates in Maryland, or for additional resources related to natural gas (or other utilities) in MD, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
