Meade County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Meade County, South Dakota Electricity Overview
Residents of Meade County are paying, on average, 6.56% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average, at 13.51 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour.
Meade County is the 6th most populous county in the state.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity provider in Meade County is West River Electric Association.
With a South Dakota average residential electric bill of $125.87, Meade County consumers, on average, pay about 15.92% more than other residents in the state.
The electricity consumed by residents of Meade County is produced outside of their borders as the county has no power generation sources.
Releasing 56,772,806.07 kilograms of CO2 gases, Meade County has the 2202nd worst pollution level due to electricity use out of 3221 counties in the country.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
446,627 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.96 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
56,772,806 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,901.81 kg
Sturgis, SD Electricity Overview

Sturgis' residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 13.81 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.72% above the average South Dakota rate of 12.15 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for citizens of the city. With an estimated 307 total residential customers, Black Hills Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $112.18. This is 13.61% below the nationwide average bill of $129.86.
Electricity consumption in Sturgis has byproducts of 13,350,700.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 15th highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 6th highest in South Dakota for emissions per capita. The city is home to zero electricity producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sturgis
Sturgis residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sturgis, South Dakota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 13.90 | 108.65 | 549,964 | 76,426,824 | |
Butte Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.01 | 144.06 | 66,179.02 | 9,274,783.57 | |
West River Electric Association | BUNDLED | 12.63 | 119.42 | 190,190 | 24,024,046 |
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Blackhawk CDP, SD Electricity Overview

Blackhawk CDP's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 13.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.00% above the average South Dakota rate of 12.15 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for citizens of the city. With an estimated 261 total residential customers, Black Hills Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $109.08. This is 16.00% below the nationwide average bill of $129.86.
Electricity consumption in Blackhawk CDP has byproducts of 5,754,874.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 29th highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 123rd highest in South Dakota for emissions per capita. The city is home to zero electricity producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Blackhawk CDP
Blackhawk CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Blackhawk CDP, South Dakota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 13.90 | 108.65 | 549,964 | 76,426,824 | |
West River Electric Association | BUNDLED | 12.63 | 119.42 | 190,190 | 24,024,046 |
Summerset, SD Electricity Overview

Summerset's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 13.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.41% above the average South Dakota rate of 12.15 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for citizens of the city. With an estimated 157 total residential customers, Black Hills Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $108.65. This is 16.33% below the nationwide average bill of $129.86.
Electricity consumption in Summerset has byproducts of 5,652,176.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 31st highest amount of any city in the state. This total equates to 1,901.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the city 123rd highest in South Dakota for emissions per capita. The city is home to zero electricity producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Summerset
Summerset residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Summerset, South Dakota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Black Hills Energy | BUNDLED | 13.90 | 108.65 | 549,964 | 76,426,824 |
Zips with electric coverage in Summerset, South Dakota include: 57702, 57718, 57769
Meade County, South Dakota Details
Providers In Each City in Meade County:
- Buffalo Chip, South Dakota:
- Black Hills Energy: 10.32%
- West River Electric Association: 89.68%
- Faith, South Dakota:
- Faith, South Dakota Electric Utility: 98.53%
- Grand Electric: 1.47%
- Piedmont, South Dakota:
- Black Hills Energy: 100.00%
- Sturgis, South Dakota:
- West River Electric Association: 7.34%
- Butte Electric Cooperative: 7.73%
- Black Hills Energy: 84.93%
- Summerset, South Dakota:
- Black Hills Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Meade County, South Dakota?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | West River Electric Association | 8,922 |
2 | Black Hills Energy | 6,459 |
3 | Grand Electric | 900 |
4 | Butte Electric Cooperative | 631 |
5 | Faith, South Dakota Electric Utility | 259 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Meade County, South Dakota?
The largest electricity supplier in Meade County, South Dakota by total revenue is West River Electric Association.
How many electric companies offer service in Meade County, South Dakota?
There are 5 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Meade County, South Dakota.