See a detailed snapshot of electricity rates and data in ZIP Code 81520, which is associated with Clifton, CO in the U.S. View various electricity statistics about ZIP Code 81520 in Mesa County. Compare residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 81520 to those in Colorado and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Mesa County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 81520 (Clifton, CO) compare to rates in Colorado and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 81520 of 13.9¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Colorado overall.
ZIP Code 81520 vs. Colorado
Colorado's average residential electricity rate of 16.16¢/kWh is approximately 16% higher than the 13.9¢/kWh 81520 average rate.
ZIP Code 81520 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.44¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 33% higher than the average residential rate in 81520.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 81520, Colorado, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 81520 | 13.9¢/kWh | 12.24¢/kWh | 9.53¢/kWh |
| Colorado | 16.16¢/kWh | 13.13¢/kWh | 9.47¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.44¢/kWh | 13.54¢/kWh | 8.71¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 81520. See how this Mesa County region compares to other regions in Colorado.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 81520 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Colorado.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 81520 | Average CO ZIP | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 3.06 MkWh | 2.78 MkWh | 1785 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 3.93 MkWh | 3.58 MkWh | 2295 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 3.79 MkWh | 3.45 MkWh | 2214 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 2.9 MkWh | 2.64 MkWh | 1692 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 2.54 MkWh | 2.31 MkWh | 1484 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 2.44 MkWh | 2.22 MkWh | 1426 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 2.86 MkWh | 2.6 MkWh | 1668 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 2.97 MkWh | 2.7 MkWh | 1735 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 2.49 MkWh | 2.26 MkWh | 1453 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 2.56 MkWh | 2.33 MkWh | 1496 MkWh |
| Apr 2026 | 2.37 MkWh | 2.16 MkWh | 1386 MkWh |
| May 2026 | 2.61 MkWh | 2.37 MkWh | 1522 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 81520 is connected to Clifton, CO in Mesa County. This Colorado region currently has an approximate population of 14,080 residents and an estimated 5,377 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 81520 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
