Electricity rates in Fort Pierre, SD
Fort Pierre (2,117 people, Stanley County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on West Central Electric Co-op pay about 14.07¢/kWh, 1% less than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Fort Pierre
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.07¢ | $228 | 6,815 | 100 |
| City of Fort Pierre | Municipal utility | 9.68¢ | $167 | 1,487 | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Stanley County right now
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Outage history in Stanley County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 79 | 167 |
| Days with outages | 9 | 12 |
| Most customers out at once | 245 (9.7%) | 516 (20.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-04 | 2025-06-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (79 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pierre 11.3¢
- Gettysburg 13.8¢
- Fort Thompson 16.0¢
- Eagle Butte 14.7¢
- North Eagle Butte 14.7¢
- Chamberlain 16.0¢
- Miller 16.0¢
- Winner 12.7¢
- Mission 12.7¢
- Rosebud 13.2¢
ZIP codes: 57532
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fort Pierre?
Most homes in Fort Pierre get power from West Central Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 14.07¢/kWh including all charges. The South Dakota average is 14.20¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fort Pierre: City of Fort Pierre (9.68¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fort Pierre?
About $228 a month, based on 1,620 kWh a month (the average for West Central Electric Co-op customers) at 14.07¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Fort Pierre, SD?
3 utilities serve Fort Pierre's ZIP codes: West Central Electric Co-op, City of Fort Pierre, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fort Pierre?
In 2025, customers in Stanley County averaged 2 hr 47 min without power. Outages hit 12 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-29, when 516 customers (20.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.