^ Residential natural gas prices in Minnesota in August 2018 averaged $14.97 per thousand cubic feet, about 19.6% less than the average U.S. rate [Read More]
^ Minnesota has an estimated 1,523,997 residential natural gas consumers, or approximately 2.2% of the total number in the nation [Read More]
Natural Gas Rates in Minnesota
Residential Natural Gas Rates in Minnesota
Residential natural gas prices in Minnesota in August 2018 averaged $14.97 per thousand cubic feet, which was approximately 19.6% 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 Minnesota
In August 2018, industrial natural gas prices in Minnesota averaged $4.50 per thousand cubic feet, or about 20.6% 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 Minnesota
Residential Natural Gas Consumption in Minnesota
Residential natural gas usage in MN in August 2018 was 2,485 million cubic feet, or approximately 2.5% 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 Minnesota
In August 2018, industrial natural gas usage in MN totaled 11,144 million cubic feet, which was about 1.7% 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 1,523,997 residential consumers use natural gas in MN, which is about 2.2% of the total number of residential natural gas consumers in the U.S.
There are an estimated 2,109 industrial natural gas consumers in MN, or approximately 1.1% of the total number of industrial natural gas consumers in the U.S overall.
Residential natural gas consumers in the state of Minnesota (as a whole) pay approximately 19.6% less than the average residential natural gas rate in the United States overall.
Industrial natural gas consumers in Minnesota pay about 20.6% more than the average industrial natural gas rate in the United States overall.
Household Income in Minnesota
Household Income: MN vs. Nation
Minnesota has a median household income of $61,226, compared to $58,283 for the U.S. [4]
Summary for Minnesota
How Household Income in Minnesota Compares to the U.S.
The median household income in the state of Minnesota is approximately $61,226, which is about 5 percent more than the median income of $58,283 for the United States overall. [4]
How Residential Natural Gas Prices in MN Compare to the U.S.
In August 2018, residential natural gas prices in Minnesota averaged approximately $14.97 per thousand cubic feet, which was about 19.6 percent less than the average residenial cost in the United States overall ($18.63 per thousand cubic feet). [1]
About 12 percent of households in MN have incomes below the poverty level. [2]
More about Minnesota
About Minnesota
The state of Minnesota ranks 21st in the United States with an approximate population of 5,303,925. [4]
Natural Gas in MN
To learn more about natural gas rates in Minnesota, or for additional resources related to natural gas (or other utilities) in MN, 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.
