EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 68852 — Litchfield, NE

Homes in ZIP 68852 pay about 12.2¢ per kWh (Dawson Power District, Jan–Aug 2026). The Nebraska average is 13.5¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price12.2¢per kWh
UtilityDawson Power District
NE average13.5¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1451,271 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$61
900 kWh / month$109
1,200 kWh / month$146

Monthly cost at the average price of 12.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 68852 is

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Utilities serving 68852

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in NE
Dawson Power District
Political Subdivision
12.2¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$14516,080
Custer Public Power District
Political Subdivision
12.7¢
2024
$1674,707
Nebraska Public Power District
Political Subdivision · serves Sherman County
11.4¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$10073,650
Loup Valleys Rural P P D
Political Subdivision · serves Sherman County
11.7¢
2024
$2335,924

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Sherman County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Nebraska price trend

8¢11¢14¢17¢20¢20222023202420252026Nebraska averageU.S. averageDawson Power District 8¢11¢14¢17¢20¢20222023202420252026Nebraska averageU.S. averageDawson Power District
Nebraska averageU.S. averageDawson Power District
Aug 202613.5¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+5.8%12.8¢
vs. 5 years ago+17.2%11.6¢
Record high13.8¢Jul 2026
Avg. home bill$1551,144 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, West North Central13.1¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the West North Central region, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota.

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions about 68852

How much does electricity cost in 68852?

About 12.2¢ per kWh for homes (Dawson Power District, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $109.

Who is the electric utility for 68852?

Dawson Power District, with about 16,080 residential customers in Nebraska; 3 other utilities also serve parts of the area.

Is electricity in NE getting more expensive?

The Nebraska residential average was 13.5¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 5.8% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.