Electricity rates in Milbank, SD
Milbank (3,192 people, Grant County) is served by Otter Tail Power Co.. Homes on Otter Tail Power Co. pay about 11.63¢/kWh, 18% less than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Milbank
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.63¢ | $126 | 9,094 | 191 |
Power outages in Grant County right now
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Outage history in Grant County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 147 | 312 |
| Days with outages | 13 | 13 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,674 (53.6%) | 1,916 (61.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-21 | 2025-04-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (147 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 57252
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Milbank?
Most homes in Milbank get power from Otter Tail Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 11.63¢/kWh including all charges. The South Dakota average is 14.20¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Milbank?
About $126 a month, based on 1,080 kWh a month (the average for Otter Tail Power Co. customers) at 11.63¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Milbank, SD?
Otter Tail Power Co. serves Milbank.
How often does the power go out in Milbank?
In 2025, customers in Grant County averaged 5 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 13 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-07, when 1,916 customers (61.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.