Electricity rates in Hot Springs, SD
Hot Springs (3,532 people, Fall River 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 Hot Springs
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Power | Investor-owned utility | 15.36¢ | $108 | 68K | 541 |
| Black Hills Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.56¢ | $175 | 9,415 | 2,487 |
Power outages in Fall River County right now
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Outage history in Fall River County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 206 | 934 |
| Days with outages | 17 | 23 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,669 (41.2%) | 4,310 (106.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-11 | 2025-11-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (206 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Custer 15.4¢
- Oglala 15.6¢
- Colonial Pine Hills 15.4¢
- Rapid City 15.4¢
- Rapid Valley 15.4¢
- Blackhawk 15.4¢
- Box Elder 15.4¢
- Summerset 15.4¢
- Ellsworth Air Force Base 15.4¢
- Pine Ridge 10.7¢
ZIP codes: 57747
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hot Springs?
Most homes in Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs: Black Hills Electric Co-op (15.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hot Springs?
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 Hot Springs, SD?
2 utilities serve Hot Springs's ZIP codes: Black Hills Power, Black Hills Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hot Springs?
In 2025, customers in Fall River County averaged 15 hr 34 min without power. Outages hit 23 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-13, when 4,310 customers (106.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.