^ Residential natural gas prices in Virginia in August 2018 averaged $20.61 per thousand cubic feet, about 10.6% more than the average U.S. rate [Read More]
^ Virginia has an estimated 1,217,501 residential natural gas consumers, or approximately 1.8% of the total number in the nation [Read More]
Natural Gas Rates in Virginia
Residential Natural Gas Rates in Virginia
Residential natural gas prices in Virginia in August 2018 averaged $20.61 per thousand cubic feet, which was approximately 10.6% 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 Virginia
In August 2018, industrial natural gas prices in Virginia averaged $5.36 per thousand cubic feet, or about 43.7% 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 Virginia
Residential Natural Gas Consumption in Virginia
Residential natural gas usage in VA in August 2018 was 1,519 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 Virginia
In August 2018, industrial natural gas usage in VA totaled 6,586 million cubic feet, which was about 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 1,217,501 residential consumers use natural gas in VA, which is about 1.8% of the total number of residential natural gas consumers in the U.S.
There are an estimated 968 industrial natural gas consumers in VA, or approximately 0.5% of the total number of industrial natural gas consumers in the U.S overall.
Residential natural gas consumers in the state of Virginia (as a whole) pay approximately 10.6% more than the average residential natural gas rate in the United States overall.
Industrial natural gas consumers in Virginia pay about 43.7% more than the average industrial natural gas rate in the United States overall.
Household Income in Virginia
Household Income: VA vs. Nation
Virginia has a median household income of $70,231, compared to $58,283 for the U.S. [4]
Summary for Virginia
How Household Income in Virginia Compares to the U.S.
The median household income in the state of Virginia is approximately $70,231, which is about 20 percent more than the median income of $58,283 for the United States overall. [4]
How Residential Natural Gas Prices in VA Compare to the U.S.
In August 2018, residential natural gas prices in Virginia averaged approximately $20.61 per thousand cubic feet, which was about 10.6 percent more than the average residenial cost in the United States overall ($18.63 per thousand cubic feet). [1]
About 12 percent of households in VA have incomes below the poverty level. [2]
More about Virginia
About Virginia
The state of Virginia ranks 11th in the United States with an approximate population of 8,001,024. [4]
Natural Gas in VA
To learn more about natural gas rates in Virginia, or for additional resources related to natural gas (or other utilities) in VA, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
