Electricity rates in Brookings, SD
Brookings (23,657 people, Brookings County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on City of Brookings pay about 11.00¢/kWh, 23% less than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Brookings
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Brookings | Municipal utility | 11.00¢ | $97 | 11K | 13 |
| Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.90¢ | $188 | 23K | 59 |
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.63¢ | $126 | 9,094 | 191 |
Power outages in Brookings County right now
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Outage history in Brookings County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 107 | 49 |
| Days with outages | 15 | 14 |
| Most customers out at once | 465 (2.4%) | 434 (2.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-19 | 2025-11-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (107 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Volga 14.9¢
- Flandreau 14.9¢
- Madison 14.8¢
- Clear Lake 11.6¢
- Dell Rapids 14.8¢
- De Smet 11.6¢
- Baltic 14.8¢
- Watertown 9.4¢
- Garretson 14.8¢
- Crooks 14.8¢
ZIP codes: 57006, 57007
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Brookings?
Most homes in Brookings get power from City of Brookings, where residential customers pay an average of 11.00¢/kWh including all charges. The South Dakota average is 14.20¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Brookings: Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op (14.90¢), Otter Tail Power Co. (11.63¢).
What is the average electric bill in Brookings?
About $97 a month, based on 880 kWh a month (the average for City of Brookings customers) at 11.00¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Brookings, SD?
3 utilities serve Brookings's ZIP codes: City of Brookings, Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op, Otter Tail Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Brookings?
In 2025, customers in Brookings County averaged 49 min without power. Outages hit 14 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-18, when 434 customers (2.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.