Energy Poverty Index
This map visualizes how much more folks in poverty are paying than is recommended for electricity bills.
Counties are scored one to four with one being the least affordable. Select a county to view detailed statistics.
To estimate the Energy Poverty Gap at the county level, this analysis draws primarily from the 2023 American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau along with residential electricity price data from July 2023.
Counties are scored one to four with one being the least affordable. Select a county to view detailed statistics.
To estimate the Energy Poverty Gap at the county level, this analysis draws primarily from the 2023 American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau along with residential electricity price data from July 2023.
Median Poverty Income
Average Yearly Cost
Average Percent of Income
1 = Least Affordable
4 = Most Affordable
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