City of Faith electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Dakota
City of Faith is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 276 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.26¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 32% 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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City of Faith bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $122.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $183.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $245.20 |
City of Faith residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service Ratetime-of-use | 2014-03-01 | $11.60 | 11.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Faith rate history
2015–2025: +8% change in the average residential rate (10.66¢ → 11.56¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Faith doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 City of Faith's counties, customers averaged 8 hr 25 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meade | 505 | 34 | 10,065 | 2025-11-13 |
City of Faith service area
City of Faith serves Meade County in South Dakota and 1 ZIP codes.
Meade
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Faith at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $569,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 4,924 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 6157 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Faith's electricity rate?
City of Faith residential customers pay an average of 12.26¢ 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 14% below the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 32% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Faith electric bill?
About $182 a month. The average City of Faith home uses 1,487 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $123.
How many customers does City of Faith have?
City of Faith serves 276 residential customers in South Dakota, across 1 county.
Does City of Faith offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Service Rate. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 City of Faith before making decisions.