Electricity rates in Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD
Ellsworth Air Force Base (8,000 people, Meade County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Black Hills Power pay about 15.36¢/kWh, 8% more than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Ellsworth Air Force Base
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Power | Investor-owned utility | 15.36¢ | $108 | 68K | 541 |
| West River Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 16.05¢ | $144 | 19K | 24 |
Power outages in Meade County right now
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Outage history in Meade County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 160 | 505 |
| Days with outages | 36 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,690 (11.8%) | 10,065 (70.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-10 | 2025-11-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (160 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Box Elder 15.4¢
- Rapid Valley 15.4¢
- Rapid City 15.4¢
- Blackhawk 15.4¢
- Summerset 15.4¢
- Colonial Pine Hills 15.4¢
- Sturgis 15.4¢
- Deadwood 15.4¢
- Custer 15.4¢
- Lead 15.4¢
ZIP codes: 57706, 57719
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ellsworth Air Force Base?
Most homes in Ellsworth Air Force Base 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Ellsworth Air Force Base: West River Electric Association (16.05¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ellsworth Air Force Base?
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 Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD?
2 utilities serve Ellsworth Air Force Base's ZIP codes: Black Hills Power, West River Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ellsworth Air Force Base?
In 2025, customers in Meade County averaged 8 hr 25 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-13, when 10,065 customers (70.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.