Detailed electricity rate data on ZIP Code 71261 in Morehouse County in the U.S. View various electricity statistics about ZIP Code 71261, which is primarily associated with Mer Rouge, LA. Compare residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 71261 to those in Louisiana and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Morehouse County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 71261 (Mer Rouge, LA) compare to rates in Louisiana and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 71261 of 7.76¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Louisiana overall.
ZIP Code 71261 vs. Louisiana
Louisiana's average residential electricity rate of 11¢/kWh is approximately 42% higher than the 7.76¢/kWh 71261 average rate.
ZIP Code 71261 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 15.95¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 106% higher than the average residential rate in 71261.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 71261, Louisiana, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 71261 | 7.76¢/kWh | 7.75¢/kWh | 4.4¢/kWh |
| Louisiana | 11¢/kWh | 10.43¢/kWh | 5.11¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.95¢/kWh | 12.89¢/kWh | 8.32¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 71261. See how this Morehouse County region compares to other regions in Louisiana.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 71261 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Louisiana.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 71261 | Average LA ZIP | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | 0.35 MkWh | 3.24 MkWh | 2328 MkWh |
| Mar 2024 | 0.27 MkWh | 2.54 MkWh | 1823 MkWh |
| Apr 2024 | 0.27 MkWh | 2.49 MkWh | 1790 MkWh |
| May 2024 | 0.35 MkWh | 3.23 MkWh | 2322 MkWh |
| Jun 2024 | 0.48 MkWh | 4.42 MkWh | 3176 MkWh |
| Jul 2024 | 0.54 MkWh | 5.03 MkWh | 3614 MkWh |
| Aug 2024 | 0.54 MkWh | 5 MkWh | 3598 MkWh |
| Sep 2024 | 0.48 MkWh | 4.43 MkWh | 3183 MkWh |
| Oct 2024 | 0.37 MkWh | 3.4 MkWh | 2447 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 0.31 MkWh | 2.84 MkWh | 2041 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 0.34 MkWh | 3.16 MkWh | 2272 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 0.46 MkWh | 4.21 MkWh | 3027 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 71261 is connected to Mer Rouge, LA in Morehouse County. This Louisiana region currently has an approximate population of 1,148 residents and an estimated 506 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 71261 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
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