Electricity rates in Belle Fourche, SD
Belle Fourche (5,696 people, Butte County) is served by Black Hills Power. Homes on Black Hills Power pay about 15.36¢/kWh, 8% more than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Belle Fourche
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Power | Investor-owned utility | 15.36¢ | $108 | 68K | 541 |
Power outages in Butte County right now
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Outage history in Butte County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 235 | 135 |
| Days with outages | 19 | 8 |
| Most customers out at once | 585 (12.4%) | 3,573 (75.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-07 | 2025-11-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (235 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Spearfish 15.4¢
- Spearfish 15.4¢
- Deadwood 15.4¢
- Lead 15.4¢
- Sturgis 15.4¢
- Summerset 15.4¢
- Blackhawk 15.4¢
- Rapid City 15.4¢
- Ellsworth Air Force Base 15.4¢
- Colonial Pine Hills 15.4¢
ZIP codes: 57717
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Belle Fourche?
Most homes in Belle Fourche get power from Black Hills Power, where residential customers pay an average of 15.36¢/kWh including all charges. The South Dakota average is 14.20¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Belle Fourche?
About $108 a month, based on 700 kWh a month (the average for Black Hills Power customers) at 15.36¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Belle Fourche, SD?
Black Hills Power serves Belle Fourche.
How often does the power go out in Belle Fourche?
In 2025, customers in Butte County averaged 2 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 8 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-13, when 3,573 customers (75.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.