Electricity rates in Lemmon, SD
Lemmon (1,232 people, Perkins County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. pay about 13.79¢/kWh, 3% less than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Lemmon
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.79¢ | $118 | 6,348 | 212 |
| Grand Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.48¢ | $216 | 5,257 | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Perkins County right now
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Outage history in Perkins County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,869 | 1,822 |
| Days with outages | 42 | 19 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,149 (129.1%) | 1,147 (128.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-22 | 2025-07-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,869 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Eagle Butte 14.7¢
- Eagle Butte 14.7¢
- Mobridge 13.8¢
- Belle Fourche 15.4¢
- Gettysburg 13.8¢
- Sturgis 15.4¢
- Spearfish 15.4¢
- North Spearfish 15.4¢
- Ellsworth Air Force Base 15.4¢
- Deadwood 15.4¢
ZIP codes: 57638
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lemmon?
Most homes in Lemmon get power from Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., where residential customers pay an average of 13.79¢/kWh including all charges. The South Dakota average is 14.20¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Lemmon: Grand Electric Co-op (16.48¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lemmon?
About $117 a month, based on 852 kWh a month (the average for Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. customers) at 13.79¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Lemmon, SD?
3 utilities serve Lemmon's ZIP codes: Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Grand 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 Lemmon?
In 2025, customers in Perkins County averaged 30 hr 22 min without power. Outages hit 19 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-24, when 1,147 customers (128.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.