Electricity rates in Fort Thompson, SD
Fort Thompson (1,282 people, Buffalo County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Central Electric Co-op pay about 16.00¢/kWh, 13% more than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Fort Thompson
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Buffalo County right now
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Outage history in Buffalo County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 60 | 71 |
| Days with outages | 1 | 2 |
| Most customers out at once | 56 (9.5%) | 59 (10%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-12 | 2025-07-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (60 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Chamberlain 16.0¢
- Miller 16.0¢
- Pierre 11.3¢
- Fort Pierre 14.1¢
- Winner 12.7¢
- Platte 16.0¢
- Gregory 16.0¢
- Huron 17.3¢
- Gettysburg 13.8¢
- Redfield 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 57339
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fort Thompson?
Most homes in Fort Thompson get power from Central Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 16.00¢/kWh including all charges. The South Dakota average is 14.20¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fort Thompson: Dakota Energy Co-op (17.27¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fort Thompson?
About $246 a month, based on 1,537 kWh a month (the average for Central Electric Co-op customers) at 16.00¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Fort Thompson, SD?
2 utilities serve Fort Thompson's ZIP codes: 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 Fort Thompson?
In 2025, customers in Buffalo County averaged 71 min without power. Outages hit 2 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-27, when 59 customers (10%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.