Electricity rates in De Smet, SD
De Smet (1,072 people, Kingsbury County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Otter Tail Power Co. pay about 11.63¢/kWh, 18% less than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving De Smet
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.63¢ | $126 | 9,094 | 191 |
| Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.00¢ | $246 | 6,515 | — |
| Dakota Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.27¢ | $292 | 3,231 | — |
Power outages in Kingsbury County right now
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Outage history in Kingsbury County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 57 | 82 |
| Days with outages | 3 | 11 |
| Most customers out at once | 202 (7.8%) | 319 (12.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-14 | 2025-08-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (57 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 57231
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in De Smet?
Most homes in De Smet get power from Otter Tail Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 11.63¢/kWh including all charges. The South Dakota average is 14.20¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of De Smet: Central Electric Co-op (16.00¢), Dakota Energy Co-op (17.27¢).
What is the average electric bill in De Smet?
About $126 a month, based on 1,080 kWh a month (the average for Otter Tail Power Co. customers) at 11.63¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in De Smet, SD?
3 utilities serve De Smet's ZIP codes: Otter Tail Power Co., Central Electric Co-op, Dakota Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in De Smet?
In 2025, customers in Kingsbury County averaged 82 min without power. Outages hit 11 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-16, when 319 customers (12.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.