Electric Rates & Providers in Lincoln County, SD

Lincoln County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Lincoln County, SD is $142.67
  • The average electricity rate in Lincoln County, SD is 12.94¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Lincoln County, SD

The average residential electric bill in Lincoln County, SD is $142.67 per month. Lincoln County, SD is the 14th most expensive county in South Dakota for electricity.

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Lincoln County, South Dakota Electricity Overview

In the last 12 months, Lincoln County had a 16.23% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita.

Lincoln County ranks 3rd out of 66 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its citizens consuming over 1,000,000 megawatt hours.

When calculating by number of customers, Northern States Power Company is the largest supplier in Lincoln County.

Emitting 136,408,124.96 kilograms of CO2 gases, Lincoln County has the 3rd worst pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 66 counties in the state.

Citizens of the county experience an average of 0.95 electrical outages each year, with an average of 100.99 minutes per outage.

The national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.73 cents, while residents of Lincoln County benefit from an average rate that is 22.69% less at 12.94 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,065,651 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.01 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    136,408,125 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,921.59 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Harrisburg

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Harrisburg Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

14.13¢ per kWh

  • 2.73% higher than last month
  • 14.61% higher than November last year
  • 5.03% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 17.04% lower than the US average
  • 303rd in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 110 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 45 since November last year
  • 9,284th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,273 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,236 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.24¢ per kWh

  • 1.15% higher than last month
  • 1.64% higher than November last year
  • 2.46% higher than the South Dakota average
  • 19.69% lower than the US average
  • 279th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 76 since November last year
  • 8,085th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 293 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 982 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$104.08 per month

  • 5.61% higher than last month
  • 7.41% higher than November last year
  • 10.55% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 11.97% lower than the US average
  • 170th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 28 since November last year
  • 10,132nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,386 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,313 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$112.4 per month

  • 0.54% higher than last month
  • 6.61% lower than November last year
  • 9.89% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 20.98% lower than the US average
  • 196th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 27 since November last year
  • 5,087th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 27 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,770 since November last year

Harrisburg, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.24 cents per kilowatt hour for Harrisburg, which is 0.50% more than the average South Dakota rate of 13.18 cents. Selling an estimated 14,450.53 megawatt hours each year, Northern States Power Company is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $147.16, while the Harrisburg average is 23.63% lower at $112.4 per month.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Harrisburg averages 1,921.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 12,768,985.74 kilograms, which is the 16th highest total amount of pollution for a city in South Dakota. All of the electricity sold in Harrisburg has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Harrisburg

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.143/kWh$0.105/kWh$152.79/mo.$80.92/mo.
279th13.24¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Harrisburg
196th$112.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Harrisburg Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Harrisburg, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED13.74102.77834,037.04114,587,417
Southeastern Electric CoopBUNDLED12.79146.19280,657.3135,891,389

Tea, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 12.85 cents per kilowatt hour for Tea, which is 2.47% less than the average South Dakota rate of 13.18 cents. Selling an estimated 6,386.78 megawatt hours each year, Northern States Power Company is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $147.16, while the Tea average is 14.92% lower at $125.21 per month.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Tea averages 1,921.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 10,636,017.46 kilograms, which is the 19th highest total amount of pollution for a city in South Dakota. All of the electricity sold in Tea has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tea

Tea residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.144/kWh$0.098/kWh$169.54/mo.$98.72/mo.
247th12.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Tea
289th$125.21Average residential monthly electricity bill for Tea Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Tea, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED13.74102.77834,037.04114,587,417
Southeastern Electric CoopBUNDLED12.79146.19280,657.3135,891,389

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Canton, SD Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.57 cents per kilowatt hour for Canton, which is 2.98% more than the average South Dakota rate of 13.18 cents. Selling an estimated 16,031.05 megawatt hours each year, Northern States Power Company is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $147.16, while the Canton average is 29.07% lower at $104.38 per month.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Canton averages 1,921.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 5,868,545.14 kilograms, which is the 28th highest total amount of pollution for a city in South Dakota. All of the electricity sold in Canton has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Canton

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.150/kWh$0.103/kWh$154.79/mo.$70.22/mo.
296th13.57¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Canton
34th$104.38Average residential monthly electricity bill for Canton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Canton, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED13.74102.77834,037.04114,587,417
Southeastern Electric CoopBUNDLED12.79146.19280,657.3135,891,389

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Lincoln County, South Dakota Production Fuel Makeup

Lincoln County, South Dakota Net Metering

Lincoln County has 1 out of 3 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Many net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and South Dakota has bad regulations for consumers interested in installing personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Lincoln County is about 1.93% of the total electricity transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. The national average is 2.43%, meaning Lincoln County ranks 192nd best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Lincoln County:

  • Canton, South Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 92.56%
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 7.44%
  • Fairview, South Dakota:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Harrisburg, South Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 71.31%
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 28.69%
  • Hudson, South Dakota:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • Lennox, South Dakota:
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 7.20%
    • Northern States Power Company: 92.80%
  • Tea, South Dakota:
    • Northern States Power Company: 35.23%
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 64.77%
  • Worthing, South Dakota:
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 14.91%
    • Northern States Power Company: 85.09%

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

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Lincoln County, South Dakota?

The largest electricity supplier in Lincoln County, South Dakota by total customer count is Northern States Power Company.

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

There are 3 electricity companies operating in Lincoln County, South Dakota.

What electricity companies offer service in Lincoln County, South Dakota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Northern States Power Company14,517
2Southeastern Electric Coop4,913
3Beresford, South Dakota Electric Utility526

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-07-22