Electricity rates in Elk Point, SD
Elk Point (2,075 people, Union County) is served by 7 electric utilities. Homes on Southeastern Electric Co-op pay about 13.84¢/kWh, 3% less than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Elk Point
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.84¢ | $161 | 21K | 24 |
| MidAmerican Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 9.25¢ | $103 | 4,236 | 399 |
| Clay-Union Electric Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.15¢ | $219 | 3,917 | — |
| Union County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.89¢ | $249 | 1,685 | 248 |
| City of Beresford | Municipal utility | 12.66¢ | $267 | 1,261 | — |
| City of Elk Point | Municipal utility | 11.38¢ | $149 | 1,044 | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Union County right now
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Outage history in Union County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 329 | 437 |
| Days with outages | 15 | 17 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,806 (53.8%) | 650 (19.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-13 | 2025-07-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (329 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Vermillion 13.8¢
- North Sioux City 9.3¢
- Dakota Dunes 9.3¢
- Beresford 13.8¢
- Yankton 14.1¢
- Canton 14.8¢
- Lennox 14.8¢
- Harrisburg 14.8¢
- Tea 14.8¢
- Sioux Falls 14.8¢
ZIP codes: 57025
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Elk Point?
Most homes in Elk Point get power from Southeastern Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 13.84¢/kWh including all charges. The South Dakota average is 14.20¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Elk Point: MidAmerican Energy Co. (9.25¢), Clay-Union Electric Corp. (13.15¢), Union County Electric Co-op (16.89¢).
What is the average electric bill in Elk Point?
About $162 a month, based on 1,167 kWh a month (the average for Southeastern Electric Co-op customers) at 13.84¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Elk Point, SD?
7 utilities serve Elk Point's ZIP codes: Southeastern Electric Co-op, MidAmerican Energy Co., Clay-Union Electric Corp., Union County Electric Co-op, City of Beresford, City of Elk Point, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Elk Point?
In 2025, customers in Union County averaged 7 hr 17 min without power. Outages hit 17 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-29, when 650 customers (19.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.