Electricity rates in Vermillion, SD
Vermillion (10,738 people, Clay County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Southeastern Electric Co-op pay about 13.84¢/kWh, 3% less than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Vermillion
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.84¢ | $161 | 21K | 24 |
| City of Vermillion | Municipal utility | 12.11¢ | $149 | 5,087 | — |
| Clay-Union Electric Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.15¢ | $219 | 3,917 | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Clay County right now
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Outage history in Clay County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1 | 0 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 29 (0.3%) | 13 (0.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-01 | 2025-06-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Elk Point 13.8¢
- Beresford 13.8¢
- Yankton 14.1¢
- North Sioux City 9.3¢
- Dakota Dunes 9.3¢
- Lennox 14.8¢
- Canton 14.8¢
- Tea 14.8¢
- Harrisburg 14.8¢
- Freeman 13.8¢
ZIP codes: 57069
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Vermillion?
Most homes in Vermillion get power from Southeastern Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 13.84¢/kWh including all charges. The South Dakota average is 14.20¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Vermillion: City of Vermillion (12.11¢), Clay-Union Electric Corp. (13.15¢).
What is the average electric bill in Vermillion?
About $162 a month, based on 1,167 kWh a month (the average for Southeastern Electric Co-op customers) at 13.84¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Vermillion, SD?
4 utilities serve Vermillion's ZIP codes: Southeastern Electric Co-op, City of Vermillion, Clay-Union Electric Corp., WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Vermillion?
In 2025, customers in Clay County averaged 0 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-25, when 13 customers (0.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.