Lake County, SD: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Lake County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Lake County, SD is $162.21
  • The average electricity rate in Lake County, SD is 13.05¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Lake County, SD

The average residential electric bill in Lake County, SD is $162.21 per month. Lake County, SD is the 26th most expensive county in South Dakota for electricity.

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Lake County, South Dakota Electricity Overview

Lake County released 21,677,923.09 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which makes them the 2526th worst polluting county in the nation.

Lake County's average residential electricity rate is 13.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 21.38% lower than the US average rate of 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour.

At $162.21, the average monthly residential electric bill in Lake County is 24.69% more than the state average bill.

When calculating by total customers, Sioux Valley Energy is the largest provider in Lake County.

No electricity generation takes place in Lake County, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from other counties.

Lake County residents are responsible for 1,908.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, making it the 45th worst polluting county based on per capita pollution.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    170,103 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.98 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    21,677,923 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,908.6 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Madison

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Madison Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

11.31¢ per kWh

  • 0.36% higher than last month
  • 1.44% lower than November last year
  • 15.96% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 33.61% lower than the US average
  • 78th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 55 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 51 since November last year
  • 2,030th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 58 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,000 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

11.6¢ per kWh

  • 0.12% lower than last month
  • 1.57% higher than November last year
  • 10.27% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 29.67% lower than the US average
  • 95th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 97 since November last year
  • 2,675th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 246 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 955 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$107.82 per month

  • 2.01% lower than last month
  • 3.18% higher than November last year
  • 7.34% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 8.81% lower than the US average
  • 262nd in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 29 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 30 since November last year
  • 11,573rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 150 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 479 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$114.57 per month

  • 0.24% higher than last month
  • 6.78% lower than November last year
  • 8.15% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 19.45% lower than the US average
  • 211th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 23 since November last year
  • 6,108th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 440 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,592 since November last year

Madison, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 11.60 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Madison, which is 11.17% below the average state price of 13.06 cents and 30.10% below the nationwide average of 16.59 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Madison SD Utilities. The average residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $114.57 per month, while the state average is $130.09. Patrons in the city have a 11.93% markdown compared to the rest of the state.

All of the electricity sold in Madison has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 12,192,161.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 1,908.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 148th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Madison

Madison residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.134/kWh$0.097/kWh$167.83/mo.$92.44/mo.
95th11.60¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Madison
211th$114.57Average residential monthly electricity bill for Madison Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Madison, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Madison SD UtilitiesBUNDLED11.57114.6133,3333,858,000
Sioux Valley EnergyBUNDLED13.00162.34333,738.0843,369,908

Lake Madison CDP, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 12.91 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Lake Madison CDP, which is 1.13% below the average state price of 13.06 cents and 22.21% below the nationwide average of 16.59 cents. Sioux Valley Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. With a population of 856 residents, the city is the 95th largest city by population in the state.

All of the electricity sold in Lake Madison CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 1,633,764.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 1,908.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 148th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake Madison CDP

Lake Madison CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.098/kWh$214.50/mo.$124.93/mo.
264th12.91¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lake Madison CDP
385th$157.95Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lake Madison CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lake Madison CDP, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Sioux Valley EnergyBUNDLED13.00162.34333,738.0843,369,908

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Ramona, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.70 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Ramona, which is 4.90% above the average state price of 13.06 cents and 17.46% below the nationwide average of 16.59 cents. Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. With a population of 274 residents, the city is the 213th largest city by population in the state.

All of the electricity sold in Ramona has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 522,957.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 1,908.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 148th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ramona

Ramona residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.153/kWh$0.102/kWh$155.60/mo.$67.27/mo.
305th13.70¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ramona
29th$102.1Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ramona Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ramona, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED14.03104.41824,706.98115,738,544
Sioux Valley EnergyBUNDLED13.00162.34333,738.0843,369,908

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Lake County, South Dakota Production Fuel Makeup

Lake County, South Dakota Net Metering

About 60.00% of the electric companies in Lake County offer net metering to their consumers. The state has poor net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for providers in Lake County is 2.28%. This includes data from 3 providers, including Sioux Valley Energy, Madison SD Utilities, and Southeastern Electric Coop. The national average is 2.43%, resulting in Lake County having a rank of 287th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Lake County:

  • Brant Lake, South Dakota:
    • Sioux Valley Energy: 100.00%
  • Madison, South Dakota:
    • Sioux Valley Energy: 1.19%
    • Madison SD Utilities: 98.81%
  • Nunda, South Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%
  • Ramona, South Dakota:
    • Sioux Valley Energy: 1.54%
    • Northern States Power Company: 98.46%
  • Wentworth, South Dakota:
    • Otter Tail Power Company: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Lake County, South Dakota?

By total customer count, Sioux Valley Energy is the largest electricity provider in Lake County, South Dakota.

Which electricity companies offer service in Lake County, South Dakota?

How many electric companies offer service in Lake County, South Dakota?

Lake County, South Dakota is home to 5 electricity companies operating in the area.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-05-02