Stanley County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Stanley County, SD is $148.28
- The average electricity rate in Stanley County, SD is 15.27¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Stanley County, SD
The average residential electric bill in Stanley County, SD is $148.28 per month. Stanley County, SD is the 18th most expensive county in South Dakota for electricity.
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Stanley County, South Dakota Electricity Overview
Stanley County released 5,693,680.17 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which makes it the 40th highest polluting county in South Dakota.
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Stanley County saw a 16.23% decrease throughout the past 12 months.
The average monthly residential electricity bill in Stanley County totals $148.28. In contrast, the state average bill is $131.49
West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) is the largest electricity provider in Stanley County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Stanley County is ranked as the 48th largest consuming county out of 66 counties in South Dakota with over 0 megawatt hours being consumed by citizens for their electricity needs.
Stanley County has no power production plants and must import all of the electricity consumed in the county.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
44,480 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.01 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
5,693,680 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,921.59 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Fort Pierre
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Fort Pierre Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
13.5¢ per kWh
- 3.7% lower than last month
- 10.07% higher than November last year
- 0.32% higher than the South Dakota average
- 20.76% lower than the US average
- 214th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 87 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 41 since November last year
- 7,177th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,758 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,315 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.27¢ per kWh
- 0.78% higher than last month
- 7.5% higher than November last year
- 2.69% higher than the South Dakota average
- 19.51% lower than the US average
- 281st in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 8,178th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 73 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,739 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$110.05 per month
- 5.84% higher than last month
- 3.43% higher than November last year
- 5.41% lower than the South Dakota average
- 6.92% lower than the US average
- 271st in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 31 since November last year
- 12,353rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,934 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 567 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$120.23 per month
- 0.25% higher than last month
- 2.95% higher than November last year
- 3.61% lower than the South Dakota average
- 15.47% lower than the US average
- 254th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 42 since November last year
- 8,011th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 31 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 799 since November last year
Fort Pierre, SD Electricity Overview

The residential electricity rate is 13.27 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Fort Pierre, which is 0.73% above the average South Dakota price of 13.18 cents. Fort Pierre, South Dakota Electric Utility sells an estimated 21,059.26 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The South Dakota average monthly residential electricity bill is $131.49, while the Fort Pierre average is 8.56% lower at $120.23 per month. This ranks the city 254th in the state for average monthly bill amount.
The use of electricity in Fort Pierre accounts for 4,661,784.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 35th largest amount in the state out of 488 cities. This total equates to 1,921.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 293rd highest in South Dakota for emissions per capita. The residents of Fort Pierre have to use power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating plants in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fort Pierre
Fort Pierre residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fort Pierre, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierre, South Dakota Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 13.32 | 123.62 | 52.92 | 12,923.12 | 1,720,726.99 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Stanley County, South Dakota?
The largest electricity supplier in Stanley County, South Dakota by total customer count is West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota).
How many electric companies offer service in Stanley County, South Dakota?
There are 2 electricity companies serving customers in Stanley County, South Dakota.
What electricity companies offer service in Stanley County, South Dakota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Central Electric Cooperative (South Dakota) | 1,669 |
| 2 | Fort Pierre, South Dakota Electric Utility | 1,506 |