Electricity rate details and in-depth statistics about ZIP Code 81211 in the state of Colorado. View open electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 81211 in Buena Vista, CO in the U.S. Compare residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 81211 to those in Colorado and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Chaffee County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 81211 (Buena Vista, CO) compare to rates in Colorado and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 81211 of 15.88¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Colorado overall.
ZIP Code 81211 vs. Colorado
Colorado's average residential electricity rate of 16.7¢/kWh is approximately 5% higher than the 15.88¢/kWh 81211 average rate.
ZIP Code 81211 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.07¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 14% higher than the average residential rate in 81211.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 81211, Colorado, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 81211 | 15.88¢/kWh | 13.25¢/kWh | 6.95¢/kWh |
| Colorado | 16.7¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 9.26¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 81211. See how this Chaffee County region compares to other regions in Colorado.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 81211 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Colorado.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 81211 | Average CO ZIP | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 2.2 MkWh | 2.32 MkWh | 1486 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 2.29 MkWh | 2.41 MkWh | 1547 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 2.51 MkWh | 2.64 MkWh | 1692 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 2.81 MkWh | 2.96 MkWh | 1898 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 2.37 MkWh | 2.49 MkWh | 1600 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 2.3 MkWh | 2.42 MkWh | 1554 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 2.08 MkWh | 2.19 MkWh | 1405 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 2.18 MkWh | 2.29 MkWh | 1473 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 2.66 MkWh | 2.8 MkWh | 1797 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 3.42 MkWh | 3.6 MkWh | 2310 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 3.3 MkWh | 3.47 MkWh | 2229 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 2.51 MkWh | 2.64 MkWh | 1692 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 81211 is connected to Buena Vista, CO in Chaffee County. This Colorado region currently has an approximate population of 8,281 residents and an estimated 3,137 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 81211 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
