Electricity rate and other detailed data about ZIP Code 68601 (Columbus, NE) in Platte County. Learn electricity statistics about ZIP Code 68601 in the United States. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 68601 to those in Nebraska and also tho those in the U.S. as a whole. In addition, compare both historical and current electricity usage in this Platte County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 68601 (Columbus, NE) compare to rates in Nebraska and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 68601 of 10.64¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Nebraska overall.
ZIP Code 68601 vs. Nebraska
Nebraska's average residential electricity rate of 13.1¢/kWh is approximately 23% higher than the 10.64¢/kWh 68601 average rate.
ZIP Code 68601 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.83¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 77% higher than the average residential rate in 68601.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 68601, Nebraska, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 68601 | 10.64¢/kWh | 7.97¢/kWh | 8.2¢/kWh |
| Nebraska | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.89¢/kWh | 7.12¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 68601. See how this Platte County region compares to other regions in Nebraska.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 68601 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Nebraska.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 68601 | Average NE ZIP | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 8.23 MkWh | 1.01 MkWh | 625 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 8.9 MkWh | 1.1 MkWh | 676 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 11.21 MkWh | 1.38 MkWh | 851 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 15.57 MkWh | 1.92 MkWh | 1182 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 13.58 MkWh | 1.67 MkWh | 1031 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 10.89 MkWh | 1.34 MkWh | 827 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 9.37 MkWh | 1.15 MkWh | 711 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 9.19 MkWh | 1.13 MkWh | 697 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 13.56 MkWh | 1.67 MkWh | 1030 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 14.1 MkWh | 1.74 MkWh | 1070 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 12.41 MkWh | 1.53 MkWh | 942 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 10.81 MkWh | 1.33 MkWh | 821 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 68601 is connected to Columbus, NE in Platte County. This Nebraska region currently has an approximate population of 28,642 residents and an estimated 11,200 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 68601 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
