Bon Homme Yankton El Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · South Dakota
Bon Homme Yankton El Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 4,190 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.59¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 24% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Bon Homme Yankton El Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.95 | $89.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $135.90 | $139.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $203.85 | $175.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $271.80 | $208.00 |
*Farm Single-Phase (effective 2012-05-01, $28.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Bon Homme Yankton El Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Single-Phase | 2012-05-01 | $28.00 | 12.80¢ first 400 kWh, 10.70¢ first 800 kWh, 8.50¢ first 1,200 kWh, 6.50¢ after |
| Large Farm, Single-Phase | 2012-05-01 | $29.00 | 13.00¢ first 400 kWh, 10.70¢ first 800 kWh, 8.50¢ first 1,200 kWh, 6.50¢ after |
| Rural Residential Single-Phase | 2012-05-01 | $28.00 | 12.80¢ first 400 kWh, 10.70¢ first 800 kWh, 8.50¢ first 1,200 kWh, 6.50¢ after |
| Town Residential Single-Phase | 2012-05-01 | $28.00 | 11.80¢ first 400 kWh, 9.70¢ first 800 kWh, 7.50¢ first 1,200 kWh, 6.50¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Bon Homme Yankton El Association rate history
2015–2025: +22% change in the average residential rate (10.53¢ → 12.81¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2018 | Bon Homme Yankton El Association | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 34 | 257 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.32 | 1.24 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 106 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 34 | 63 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Bon Homme Yankton El Association's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 18 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Homme | 455 | 7 | 4,222 | 2025-03-15 |
| Yankton | 136 | 18 | 1,953 | 2025-02-18 |
Bon Homme Yankton El Association service area
Bon Homme Yankton El Association serves 2 counties in South Dakota and 9 ZIP codes.
Bon Homme, Yankton
Cities: Yankton, Springfield, Tyndall
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Bon Homme Yankton El Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $12,446,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 97,148 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 1898 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bon Homme Yankton El Association's electricity rate?
Bon Homme Yankton El Association residential customers pay an average of 13.59¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 4% below the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 24% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Bon Homme Yankton El Association electric bill?
About $263 a month. The average Bon Homme Yankton El Association home uses 1,932 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $136.
How many customers does Bon Homme Yankton El Association have?
Bon Homme Yankton El Association serves 4,190 residential customers in South Dakota, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Bon Homme Yankton El Association?
In 2018, the average Bon Homme Yankton El Association customer was without power for 34 min (SAIDI) over 0.32 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 34 min. The South Dakota average was 4 hr 17 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Bon Homme Yankton El Association before making decisions.