City of Hecla electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Dakota
City of Hecla is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 283 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.48¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 20% 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 Hecla bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $72.40 |
| 1,000 kWh | $144.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $217.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $289.60 |
City of Hecla rate history
2015–2025: +44% change in the average residential rate (9.49¢ → 13.65¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Hecla 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 Hecla's counties, customers averaged 112 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | 112 | 16 | 1,838 | 2025-10-29 |
City of Hecla service area
City of Hecla serves Brown County in South Dakota and 1 ZIP codes.
Brown
Cities: Aberdeen
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Hecla at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $393,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,883 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 8379 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Hecla's electricity rate?
City of Hecla residential customers pay an average of 14.48¢ 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 2% above the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 20% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Hecla electric bill?
About $123 a month. The average City of Hecla home uses 849 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $145.
How many customers does City of Hecla have?
City of Hecla serves 283 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 Hecla before making decisions.