Electricity rates in Spearfish, SD
Spearfish (11,283 people, Lawrence County) is served by Black Hills Power. Homes on Black Hills Power pay about 15.36¢/kWh, 8% more than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Spearfish
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Power | Investor-owned utility | 15.36¢ | $108 | 68K | 541 |
Power outages in Lawrence County right now
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Outage history in Lawrence County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 205 | 684 |
| Days with outages | 39 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,833 (31.1%) | 13,759 (88.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-19 | 2025-11-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (205 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Spearfish 15.4¢
- Deadwood 15.4¢
- Lead 15.4¢
- Belle Fourche 15.4¢
- Sturgis 15.4¢
- Summerset 15.4¢
- Blackhawk 15.4¢
- Rapid City 15.4¢
- Colonial Pine Hills 15.4¢
- Ellsworth Air Force Base 15.4¢
ZIP codes: 57783, 57799
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Spearfish?
Most homes in Spearfish 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Spearfish?
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 Spearfish, SD?
Black Hills Power serves Spearfish.
How often does the power go out in Spearfish?
In 2025, customers in Lawrence County averaged 11 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-13, when 13,759 customers (88.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.