Union County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Union County, South Dakota Electricity Overview
The national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.17 cents, while residents of Union County enjoy an average rate that is 26.12% less at 11.95 cents per kilowatt hour.
Union County is the 2080th largest county in the US, with 16,424 citizens .
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Union County experienced a 13.90% increase during the course of the preceding 12 months.
The average monthly residential electricity bill in Union County totals $161.25. In contrast, the US average bill is $140.54.
Union County comes in as the 13th worst pollution level due to electricity use in South Dakota, emitting 38,845,429.33 kilograms of CO2 gases.
Union County consumers deal with outages averaging 94.9 minutes per interruption, with around 0.92 outages a year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
240,947 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.67 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
38,845,429 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,365.16 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Dakota Dunes CDP
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Dakota Dunes CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
10¢ per kWh
- 27.61% higher than last month
- 21.3% higher than May last year
- 26.63% lower than the South Dakota average
- 39.33% lower than the US average
- 8th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 23 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since May last year
- 1,208th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 471 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,012 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
8.69¢ per kWh
- 1.71% higher than last month
- 8.42% higher than May last year
- 30.49% lower than the South Dakota average
- 46.2% lower than the US average
- 5th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since May last year
- 198th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 12 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 30 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$71.5 per month
- 38% lower than last month
- 21.35% lower than May last year
- 32.23% lower than the South Dakota average
- 42.44% lower than the US average
- 7th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 246 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 158 since May last year
- 1,429th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 17,632 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,453 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$99.1 per month
- 1.61% lower than last month
- 2.51% lower than May last year
- 18.96% lower than the South Dakota average
- 27.52% lower than the US average
- 35th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since May last year
- 3,439th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 130 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 389 since May last year
Dakota Dunes CDP, SD Electricity Overview
Dakota Dunes CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 8.69 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Dakota and national average prices of 12.56 and 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $140.54, while the Dakota Dunes CDP average is 29.49% lower at $99.1 per month. Consumers in the city experience 0.92 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting about 94.9 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Dakota Dunes CDP averages 2,365.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 8,722,719.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 21st highest for total emissions in South Dakota. The electricity used in Dakota Dunes CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dakota Dunes CDP
Dakota Dunes CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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North Sioux City, SD Electricity Overview
North Sioux City has an average residential electricity rate of 8.69 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Dakota and national average prices of 12.56 and 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $140.54, while the North Sioux City average is 29.49% lower at $99.1 per month. Consumers in the city experience 0.92 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting about 94.9 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. North Sioux City averages 2,365.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 6,991,420.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 30th highest for total emissions in South Dakota. The electricity used in North Sioux City has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in North Sioux City
North Sioux City residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Elk Point, SD Electricity Overview
Elk Point has an average residential electricity rate of 11.99 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Dakota and national average prices of 12.56 and 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Elk Point, South Dakota Electric Utility has an estimated 1,085 residential customers, more than any other provider in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Elk Point averages 2,365.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 5,316,885.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 40th highest for total emissions in South Dakota. The electricity used in Elk Point has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elk Point
Elk Point residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elk Point, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Point, South Dakota Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 11.47 | 97.18 | 8,937.11 | 1,024,656.76 | |
| Union County Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.10 | 201.52 | 26,656.1 | 3,492,390.64 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Union County, South Dakota?
By total customer count, Union County Cooperative is the largest electricity company in Union County, South Dakota.
How many electric companies offer service in Union County, South Dakota?
Union County, South Dakota is home to 5 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Union County, South Dakota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union County Cooperative | 1,640 |
| 2 | Elk Point, South Dakota Electric Utility | 1,101 |
| 3 | Southeastern Electric Coop | 1,043 |
| 4 | Beresford, South Dakota Electric Utility | 804 |
| 5 | Clay-Union Electric | 462 |
