Electricity rates in Tea, SD
Tea (4,839 people, Lincoln County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Northern States Power Co - Minnesota pay about 14.81¢/kWh, 4% more than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Tea
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 14.81¢ | $114 | 94K | 160 |
| Southeastern Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.84¢ | $161 | 21K | 24 |
Power outages in Lincoln County right now
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Outage history in Lincoln County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 105 | 131 |
| Days with outages | 20 | 20 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,526 (46%) | 3,087 (9.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-25 | 2025-03-01 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (105 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lennox 14.8¢
- Harrisburg 14.8¢
- Sioux Falls 14.8¢
- Hartford 14.9¢
- Crooks 14.8¢
- Canton 14.8¢
- Brandon 14.8¢
- Baltic 14.8¢
- Garretson 14.8¢
- Beresford 13.8¢
ZIP codes: 57064
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tea?
Most homes in Tea get power from Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, where residential customers pay an average of 14.81¢/kWh including all charges. The South Dakota average is 14.20¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Tea: Southeastern Electric Co-op (13.84¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tea?
About $114 a month, based on 771 kWh a month (the average for Northern States Power Co - Minnesota customers) at 14.81¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Tea, SD?
2 utilities serve Tea's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Southeastern Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tea?
In 2025, customers in Lincoln County averaged 2 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 20 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-01, when 3,087 customers (9.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.