Detailed electricity rate data on ZIP Code 99161 in Whitman County in the U.S. View various electricity statistics about ZIP Code 99161, which is primarily associated with Palouse, WA. See a comparison of residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 99161 to those in Washington and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Whitman County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 99161 (Palouse, WA) compare to rates in Washington and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 99161 of 9.57¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Washington overall.
ZIP Code 99161 vs. Washington
Washington's average residential electricity rate of 13.79¢/kWh is approximately 44% higher than the 9.57¢/kWh 99161 average rate.
ZIP Code 99161 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.07¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 89% higher than the average residential rate in 99161.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 99161, Washington, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 99161 | 9.57¢/kWh | 9.34¢/kWh | 5.3¢/kWh |
| Washington | 13.79¢/kWh | 10.99¢/kWh | 7.22¢/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 99161. See how this Whitman County region compares to other regions in Washington.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 99161 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Washington.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 99161 | Average WA ZIP | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 0.41 MkWh | 3.74 MkWh | 2674 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 0.49 MkWh | 4.42 MkWh | 3163 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 0.64 MkWh | 5.83 MkWh | 4172 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 0.71 MkWh | 6.46 MkWh | 4615 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 0.66 MkWh | 6 MkWh | 4287 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 0.58 MkWh | 5.31 MkWh | 3793 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 0.45 MkWh | 4.13 MkWh | 2956 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 0.4 MkWh | 3.61 MkWh | 2582 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 0.41 MkWh | 3.76 MkWh | 2686 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 0.46 MkWh | 4.18 MkWh | 2987 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 0.45 MkWh | 4.05 MkWh | 2893 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.39 MkWh | 3.55 MkWh | 2540 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 99161 is connected to Palouse, WA in Whitman County. This Washington region currently has an approximate population of 1,391 residents and an estimated 656 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 99161 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
