Kingsbury County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Kingsbury County, SD is $290.97
- The average electricity rate in Kingsbury County, SD is 14.99¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Kingsbury County, SD
The average residential electric bill in Kingsbury County, SD is $290.97 per month. Kingsbury County, SD is the 66th most expensive county in South Dakota for electricity.
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Kingsbury County, South Dakota Electricity Overview
Residents of Kingsbury County consume enough electricity to emit 1,921.59 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, which is the 9th highest amount of pollution from electricity use for a county in the state.
Kingsbury County has no power production plants and must import all of the electricity used in the county.
Kingsbury County emitted 9,859,693.88 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which ranks it as the 31st worst polluting county out of 66 counties in the state.
Kingsbury County residents have an average residential monthly electricity bill of $290.97, which is 121.28% higher than the state average bill of $131.49 and 97.72% higher than the national average bill of $147.16.
The US average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 16.73 cents, while residents of Kingsbury County benefit from an average rate that is 10.44% less at 14.99 cents per kilowatt hour.
During the past 12 months, Kingsbury County saw a 16.23% decline in CO2 emissions per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
77,026 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.01 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
9,859,694 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,921.59 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in De Smet
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De Smet Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
13.44¢ per kWh
- 6% lower than last month
- 6.03% higher than November last year
- 0.15% lower than the South Dakota average
- 21.13% lower than the US average
- 212th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 122 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 97 since November last year
- 7,058th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,988 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 425 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.39¢ per kWh
- 0.48% higher than last month
- 3.7% higher than November last year
- 3.56% higher than the South Dakota average
- 18.83% lower than the US average
- 286th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 55 since November last year
- 8,503rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 22 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 326 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$175.49 per month
- 8.37% higher than last month
- 3.4% higher than November last year
- 50.82% higher than the South Dakota average
- 48.42% higher than the US average
- 413th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 30,121st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,881 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 363 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$188.49 per month
- 0.26% higher than last month
- 2.49% lower than November last year
- 51.11% higher than the South Dakota average
- 32.51% higher than the US average
- 412th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 5 since November last year
- 29,521st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 278 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 954 since November last year
De Smet, SD Electricity Overview

De Smet's residents purchase electricity for, on average, 13.39 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.58% more than the average South Dakota price of 13.18 cents and 20.01% less than the national average of 16.73 cents. The national average monthly residential power bill is $147.16, while the De Smet average is 28.08% more at $188.49 per month. With an estimated 47 residential customers, Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. De Smet averages 1,921.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 78th highest in South Dakota out of 488 cities for emissions efficiency. While not as telling of a statistic, the total emissions for the city from electricity consumption is 2,167,556.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 76th largest emissions amount in South Dakota. There are no power producing plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in De Smet
De Smet residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in De Smet, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.36 | 321.24 | 23,477.15 | 3,605,326.7 | |
| Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.06 | 117.15 | 115,209.91 | 12,742,707 |
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Arlington, SD Electricity Overview

Arlington's residents purchase electricity for, on average, 11.42 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.34% less than the average South Dakota price of 13.18 cents and 31.76% lower than the national average of 16.73 cents. The national average monthly residential power bill is $147.16, while the Arlington average is 28.74% below at $104.86 per month. With a population of 942 citizens, the city is the 85th largest city in South Dakota.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Arlington averages 1,921.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 78th highest in South Dakota out of 488 cities for emissions efficiency. While not as telling of a statistic, the total emissions for the city from electricity consumption is 1,810,140.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 85th largest emissions amount in South Dakota. There are no power producing plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Arlington
Arlington residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Arlington, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, South Dakota Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 11.46 | 107.8 | 6,246.99 | 715,608.51 |
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Lake Preston, SD Electricity Overview

Lake Preston's residents purchase electricity for, on average, 10.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 17.43% less than the average South Dakota price of 13.18 cents and 34.98% lower than the national average of 16.73 cents. The national average monthly residential power bill is $147.16, while the Lake Preston average is 25.20% below at $110.08 per month. With a population of 548 citizens, the city is the 144th largest city in South Dakota.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Lake Preston averages 1,921.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 293rd highest in South Dakota out of 488 cities for emissions efficiency. While not as telling of a statistic, the total emissions for the city from electricity consumption is 1,053,032.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 140th largest emissions amount in South Dakota. There are no power producing plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake Preston
Lake Preston residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lake Preston, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.06 | 117.15 | 76 | 115,209.91 | 12,742,707 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Kingsbury County, South Dakota?
By total customer count, Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in Kingsbury County, South Dakota.
How many electric companies offer service in Kingsbury County, South Dakota?
Kingsbury County, South Dakota has 7 electricity companies offering service in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Kingsbury County, South Dakota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otter Tail Power Company | 1,774 |
| 2 | NorthWestern Energy | 1,623 |
| 3 | Kingsbury Electric Cooperative | 944 |
| 4 | Sioux Valley Energy | 652 |
| 5 | Arlington, South Dakota Electric Utility | 502 |
| 6 | Badger, South Dakota Electric Utility | 88 |
| 7 | Dakota Energy Coop | 39 |