Electricity rates in Hartford, SD
Hartford (3,025 people, Minnehaha County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op pay about 14.90¢/kWh, 5% more than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Hartford
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.90¢ | $188 | 23K | 59 |
| Southeastern Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.84¢ | $161 | 21K | 24 |
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
- Crooks 14.8¢
- Sioux Falls 14.8¢
- Tea 14.8¢
- Baltic 14.8¢
- Harrisburg 14.8¢
- Dell Rapids 14.8¢
- Brandon 14.8¢
- Lennox 14.8¢
- Garretson 14.8¢
- Salem 14.8¢
ZIP codes: 57033
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hartford?
Most homes in Hartford get power from Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 14.90¢/kWh including all charges. The South Dakota average is 14.20¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Hartford: Southeastern Electric Co-op (13.84¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hartford?
About $188 a month, based on 1,265 kWh a month (the average for Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op customers) at 14.90¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hartford, SD?
2 utilities serve Hartford's ZIP codes: Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op, Southeastern Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hartford?
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.