City of Fort Pierre electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Dakota
City of Fort Pierre is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,487 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.68¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 46% 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 Fort Pierre bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $48.40 | $49.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $96.80 | $90.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $145.20 | $131.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $193.60 | $172.60 |
*Residential Rate (effective nan, $9.00/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.
City of Fort Pierre residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | nan | $9.00 | 8.18¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Fort Pierre rate history
2015–2025: -13% change in the average residential rate (10.48¢ → 9.13¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Fort Pierre 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 Fort Pierre's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 47 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley | 167 | 12 | 516 | 2025-06-29 |
City of Fort Pierre service area
City of Fort Pierre serves Stanley County in South Dakota and 2 ZIP codes.
Stanley
Cities: Fort Pierre
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Fort Pierre at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,815,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 30,850 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 6615 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Fort Pierre's electricity rate?
City of Fort Pierre residential customers pay an average of 9.68¢ 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 32% below the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 46% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Fort Pierre electric bill?
About $167 a month. The average City of Fort Pierre home uses 1,729 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $97.
How many customers does City of Fort Pierre have?
City of Fort Pierre serves 1,487 residential customers in South Dakota, across 1 county.
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 Fort Pierre before making decisions.