Electricity rates in Yankton, SD
Yankton (14,557 people, Yankton County) is served by 5 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 Yankton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | Investor-owned utility | 14.13¢ | $133 | 52K | 120 |
| Southeastern Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.84¢ | $161 | 21K | 24 |
| Bon Homme Yankton El Association | Electric cooperative | 13.59¢ | $263 | 4,190 | 34 |
| Clay-Union Electric Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.15¢ | $219 | 3,917 | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Yankton County right now
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Outage history in Yankton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 50 | 136 |
| Days with outages | 13 | 18 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,500 (12.6%) | 1,953 (16.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-29 | 2025-02-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (50 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Vermillion 13.8¢
- Tyndall 14.1¢
- Springfield 14.1¢
- Freeman 13.8¢
- Beresford 13.8¢
- Elk Point 13.8¢
- Lennox 14.8¢
- Parkston 13.8¢
- Wagner 12.7¢
- Tea 14.8¢
ZIP codes: 57078
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Yankton?
Most homes in Yankton 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 Yankton: Southeastern Electric Co-op (13.84¢), Bon Homme Yankton El Association (13.59¢), Clay-Union Electric Corp. (13.15¢).
What is the average electric bill in Yankton?
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 Yankton, SD?
5 utilities serve Yankton's ZIP codes: NorthWestern Energy, Southeastern Electric Co-op, Bon Homme Yankton El Association, 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 Yankton?
In 2025, customers in Yankton County averaged 2 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 18 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-18, when 1,953 customers (16.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.