Electric Rates & Providers in Union County, SD

Union County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Union County, SD is $177.44
  • The average electricity rate in Union County, SD is 13.56¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Union County, SD

The average residential electric bill in Union County, SD is $177.44 per month. Union County, SD is the 32nd most expensive county in South Dakota for electricity.

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Union County, South Dakota Electricity Overview

The national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.73 cents, while residents of Union County enjoy an average rate that is 18.97% less at 13.56 cents per kilowatt hour.

Union County is the 2080th largest county in the US, with 16,424 citizens .

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Union County experienced a 16.23% decline during the course of the preceding 12 months.

The average monthly residential electricity bill in Union County totals $177.44. In contrast, the US average bill is $147.16.

Union County comes in as the 12th worst pollution level due to electricity use in South Dakota, emitting 31,560,244.05 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Union County consumers deal with outages averaging 93.12 minutes per interruption, with around 0.9 outages a year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    246,556 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.01 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    31,560,244 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,921.59 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 November, 2024

8.59¢ per kWh

  • 6.51% higher than last month
  • 5.84% higher than November last year
  • 36.16% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 49.57% lower than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
  • 257th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 124 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 59 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

8.56¢ per kWh

  • 0.46% higher than last month
  • 3.27% higher than November last year
  • 33.79% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 48.11% 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 November last year
  • 165th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 9 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$84.87 per month

  • 57.49% higher than last month
  • 2.37% higher than November last year
  • 27.05% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 28.22% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since November last year
  • 2,952nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,880 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 69 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$92.4 per month

  • 0.18% higher than last month
  • 14.52% lower than November last year
  • 25.92% lower than the South Dakota average
  • 35.04% lower than the US average
  • 8th in the state out of 488 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 60 since November last year
  • 1,367th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,733 since November last year

Dakota Dunes CDP, SD Electricity Overview

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Dakota Dunes CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 8.56 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Dakota and national average prices of 13.18 and 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $147.16, while the Dakota Dunes CDP average is 37.21% lower at $92.4 per month. Consumers in the city experience 0.9 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting about 93.12 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Dakota Dunes CDP averages 1,921.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 7,086,835.12 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.329/kWh$0.042/kWh$221.38/mo.$4.97/mo.
5th8.56¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dakota Dunes CDP
8th$92.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dakota Dunes CDP Residents

North Sioux City, SD Electricity Overview

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North Sioux City has an average residential electricity rate of 8.56 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Dakota and national average prices of 13.18 and 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $147.16, while the North Sioux City average is 37.21% lower at $92.4 per month. Consumers in the city experience 0.9 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting about 93.12 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. North Sioux City averages 1,921.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 5,680,229.02 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.329/kWh$0.042/kWh$221.38/mo.$4.97/mo.
5th8.56¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of North Sioux City
8th$92.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for North Sioux City Residents

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Elk Point, SD Electricity Overview

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Elk Point has an average residential electricity rate of 12.11 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Dakota and national average prices of 13.18 and 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $147.16, while the Elk Point average is 26.85% lower at $107.65 per month. With an estimated 1,097 total residential customers, Elk Point, South Dakota Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Elk Point averages 1,921.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 4,319,741.15 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.148/kWh$0.098/kWh$249.75/mo.$84.93/mo.
119th12.11¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Elk Point
62nd$107.65Average residential monthly electricity bill for Elk Point Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Elk Point, South Dakota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Elk Point, South Dakota Electric UtilityBUNDLED11.6599.819,188.061,069,990.5
Union County CooperativeBUNDLED14.97209.6524,594.693,682,693.64

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Union County, South Dakota Production Fuel Makeup

Union County, South Dakota Net Metering

Union County has 2 out of 5 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. The state of South Dakota has poor state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Union County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 1.93% of their energy lost per year. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.43%. This earned Union County a rank of 192nd best in the country out of 3221.

Providers In Each City in Union County:

  • Alcester, South Dakota:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 35.31%
    • Southeastern Electric Coop: 64.69%
  • Elk Point, South Dakota:
    • Elk Point, South Dakota Electric Utility: 74.09%
    • Union County Cooperative: 25.91%
  • Jefferson, South Dakota:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%
  • North Sioux City, South Dakota:
    • MidAmerican Energy: 100.00%

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

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?

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Published: 2025-07-31