Yankton County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Yankton County, SD is $171.64
- The average electricity rate in Yankton County, SD is 13.01¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Yankton County, SD
The average residential electric bill in Yankton County, SD is $171.64 per month. Yankton County, SD is the 29th most expensive county in South Dakota for electricity.
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Yankton County, South Dakota Electricity Overview
There was a 9.43% rise in electricity produced by wind turbines in Yankton County in the previous year from 806,590 megawatt hours to 882,648 megawatt hours.
Releasing 0 kilograms of CO2 gases, Yankton County has the 2894th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 3221 counties in the US.
Yankton County has had a 9.43% increase in the use of renewable fuels for electricity generation within the past 12 months.
The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.73 cents, while residents of Yankton County enjoy an average rate that is 22.26% below that at 13.01 cents per kilowatt hour.
Yankton County has a population of 23,213 residents.
Yankton County is the 8th highest county out of 66 counties in the state for electricity production from wind per capita, averaging 38.02 megawatt hours per person produced from wind turbines.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
348,472 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.01 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
882,648 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
882,648 MWh
Production per Capita
38.02 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Yankton
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Rates and Production Categories
Yankton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.14¢ per kWh
- 1.08% higher than last month
- 15.91% higher than November last year
- 5.07% higher than the South Dakota average
- 17% lower than the US average
- 353rd in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 102 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 107 since November last year
- 9,341st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 505 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,642 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.67¢ per kWh
- 1.29% higher than last month
- 11.08% higher than November last year
- 1.99% lower than the South Dakota average
- 23.18% lower than the US average
- 233rd in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 45 since November last year
- 5,920th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 199 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,305 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$89.91 per month
- 12.68% lower than last month
- 1.12% higher than November last year
- 22.72% lower than the South Dakota average
- 23.95% lower than the US average
- 38th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 210 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 61 since November last year
- 4,434th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,687 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 255 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$111.85 per month
- 0.07% higher than last month
- 0.38% higher than November last year
- 10.33% lower than the South Dakota average
- 21.37% lower than the US average
- 192nd in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 38 since November last year
- 5,035th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 76 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,826 since November last year
Yankton, SD Electricity Overview

On average, Yankton's residential electricity rate is 12.67 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.86% less than the average state price of 13.18 cents and 24.29% lower than the national average of 16.73 cents. Selling an estimated 13,925.24 megawatt hours, NorthWestern Energy is the largest vendor in the city. The city deals with an average of 0.98 power outages per consumer each year. These outages are an average of 88.2 minutes. In comparison, the nationwide average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes per outage.
Electricity use in Yankton creates 29,461,864.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 7th highest amount of any city in South Dakota. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 1,921.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Yankton as the 78th highest polluting city in South Dakota. The city has no power production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 230,162.74 megawatt hours the citizens consume every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Yankton
Yankton residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Yankton, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 12.69 | 117.98 | 575,448 | 73,028,000 |
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Irene, SD Electricity Overview

On average, Irene's residential electricity rate is 12.58 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.52% less than the average state price of 13.18 cents and 24.81% lower than the national average of 16.73 cents. Southeastern Electric Coop has an estimated 2 total residential customers, which is more than all other vendors in the city. Irene has the 154th largest population in the state, with 523 residents calling the city home.
Electricity use in Irene creates 1,004,993.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 150th highest amount of any city in South Dakota. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 1,921.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Irene as the 293rd highest polluting city in South Dakota. The city has no power production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 7,851.23 megawatt hours the citizens consume every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Irene
Irene residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Irene, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Electric Coop | BUNDLED | 12.79 | 146.19 | 280,657.31 | 35,891,389 |
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Gayville, SD Electricity Overview

On average, Gayville's residential electricity rate is 12.32 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.48% less than the average state price of 13.18 cents and 26.36% lower than the national average of 16.73 cents. Gayville has 388 residents, resulting in it being the 176th largest city by population in South Dakota. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $147.16, while the Gayville average is 7.36% more at $158 per month.
Electricity use in Gayville creates 745,578.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 172nd highest amount of any city in South Dakota. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 1,921.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Gayville as the 78th highest polluting city in South Dakota. The city has no power production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 5,824.62 megawatt hours the citizens consume every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gayville
Gayville residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gayville, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay-Union Electric | BUNDLED | 12.36 | 162.42 | 56,517.58 | 6,986,687.15 |
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Yankton County, South Dakota Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Yankton County, South Dakota
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Prevailing Wind ParkAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Yankton County | SD | Wind | 882,648 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Yankton County, South Dakota?
The largest electricity company in Yankton County, South Dakota by total customer count is NorthWestern Energy.
How many power plants are located within Yankton County, South Dakota?
There is one electricity plant located in Yankton County, South Dakota
What electricity companies offer service in Yankton County, South Dakota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthWestern Energy | 4,391 |
| 2 | Bon Homme Yankton Electric | 1,775 |
| 3 | Clay-Union Electric | 707 |
| 4 | Southeastern Electric Coop | 191 |
How many electric companies offer service in Yankton County, South Dakota?
Yankton County, South Dakota is home to 4 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.