Electricity rates in Aberdeen, SD
Aberdeen (28,102 people, Brown County) is served by 7 electric utilities. Homes on Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. pay about 13.79¢/kWh, 3% less than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Aberdeen
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.79¢ | $118 | 6,348 | 212 |
| Northern Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.82¢ | $268 | 5,823 | 73 |
| NorthWestern Energy | Investor-owned utility | 14.13¢ | $133 | 52K | 120 |
| City of Groton | Municipal utility | 10.62¢ | $192 | 737 | — |
| City of Hecla | Municipal utility | 14.48¢ | $123 | 283 | — |
| Lake Region Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 10.91¢ | — | 0 | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Brown County right now
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Outage history in Brown County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 76 | 112 |
| Days with outages | 11 | 16 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,920 (15.2%) | 1,838 (9.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-31 | 2025-10-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (76 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 57401, 57402
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Aberdeen?
Most homes in Aberdeen get power from Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., where residential customers pay an average of 13.79¢/kWh including all charges. The South Dakota average is 14.20¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Aberdeen: Northern Electric Co-op (12.82¢), NorthWestern Energy (14.13¢), City of Groton (10.62¢).
What is the average electric bill in Aberdeen?
About $117 a month, based on 852 kWh a month (the average for Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. customers) at 13.79¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Aberdeen, SD?
7 utilities serve Aberdeen's ZIP codes: Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Northern Electric Co-op, NorthWestern Energy, City of Groton, City of Hecla, Lake Region Electric Association, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Aberdeen?
In 2025, customers in Brown County averaged 112 min without power. Outages hit 16 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-29, when 1,838 customers (9.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.