Electricity rates in Dell Rapids, SD
Dell Rapids (3,706 people, Minnehaha County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Northern States Power Co - Minnesota pay about 14.81¢/kWh, 4% more than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Dell Rapids
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 14.81¢ | $114 | 94K | 160 |
| 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 Minnehaha County right now
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Outage history in Minnehaha County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 182 | 527 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 62 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,418 (13.5%) | 7,222 (7.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-25 | 2025-10-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (182 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Baltic 14.8¢
- Crooks 14.8¢
- Garretson 14.8¢
- Flandreau 14.9¢
- Brandon 14.8¢
- Hartford 14.9¢
- Sioux Falls 14.8¢
- Madison 14.8¢
- Tea 14.8¢
- Harrisburg 14.8¢
ZIP codes: 57022
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dell Rapids?
Most homes in Dell Rapids get power from Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, where residential customers pay an average of 14.81¢/kWh including all charges. The South Dakota average is 14.20¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Dell Rapids: Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op (14.90¢), Otter Tail Power Co. (11.63¢).
What is the average electric bill in Dell Rapids?
About $114 a month, based on 771 kWh a month (the average for Northern States Power Co - Minnesota customers) at 14.81¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Dell Rapids, SD?
3 utilities serve Dell Rapids's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, 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 Dell Rapids?
In 2025, customers in Minnehaha County averaged 8 hr 47 min without power. Outages hit 62 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-16, when 7,222 customers (7.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.