Electricity rates in Webster, SD
Webster (1,802 people, Day County) is served by 7 electric utilities. Homes on NorthWestern Energy pay about 14.13¢/kWh, 0% less than the South Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Webster
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | Investor-owned utility | 14.13¢ | $133 | 52K | 120 |
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.63¢ | $126 | 9,094 | 191 |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.79¢ | $118 | 6,348 | 212 |
| Northern Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.82¢ | $268 | 5,823 | 73 |
| Codington-Clark Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.51¢ | — | 0 | — |
| Lake Region Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 10.91¢ | — | 0 | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Day County right now
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Outage history in Day County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 343 | 324 |
| Days with outages | 23 | 21 |
| Most customers out at once | 971 (24%) | 1,447 (35.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-18 | 2025-11-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (343 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 57274
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Webster?
Most homes in Webster get power from NorthWestern Energy, where residential customers pay an average of 14.13¢/kWh including all charges. The South Dakota average is 14.20¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Webster: Otter Tail Power Co. (11.63¢), Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (13.79¢), Northern Electric Co-op (12.82¢).
What is the average electric bill in Webster?
About $133 a month, based on 939 kWh a month (the average for NorthWestern Energy customers) at 14.13¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Webster, SD?
7 utilities serve Webster's ZIP codes: NorthWestern Energy, Otter Tail Power Co., Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Northern Electric Co-op, Codington-Clark Electric Co-op, Lake Region Electric Association, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Webster?
In 2025, customers in Day County averaged 5 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 21 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-25, when 1,447 customers (35.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.