Electricity rates in Huron, SD
Huron (13,313 people, Beadle County) is served by 7 electric utilities. Homes on Dakota Energy Co-op pay about 17.27¢/kWh, 22% more than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Huron
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.27¢ | $292 | 3,231 | — |
| NorthWestern Energy | Investor-owned utility | 14.13¢ | $133 | 52K | 120 |
| Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.00¢ | $246 | 6,515 | — |
| Northern Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.82¢ | $268 | 5,823 | 73 |
| Kingsbury Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.13¢ | $424 | 910 | — |
| Codington-Clark Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.51¢ | — | 0 | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Beadle County right now
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Outage history in Beadle County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 70 | 192 |
| Days with outages | 8 | 12 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,101 (11.2%) | 6,410 (65.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-19 | 2025-07-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (70 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 57350, 57399
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Huron?
Most homes in Huron get power from Dakota Energy Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 17.27¢/kWh including all charges. The South Dakota average is 14.20¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Huron: NorthWestern Energy (14.13¢), Central Electric Co-op (16.00¢), Northern Electric Co-op (12.82¢).
What is the average electric bill in Huron?
About $293 a month, based on 1,694 kWh a month (the average for Dakota Energy Co-op customers) at 17.27¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Huron, SD?
7 utilities serve Huron's ZIP codes: Dakota Energy Co-op, NorthWestern Energy, Central Electric Co-op, Northern Electric Co-op, Kingsbury Electric Co-op, Codington-Clark Electric Co-op, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Huron?
In 2025, customers in Beadle County averaged 3 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 12 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-23, when 6,410 customers (65.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.