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City of McLaughlin electricity rates

Municipal utility · South Dakota

Residential rate
11.15¢
per kWh incl. all charges
Avg. monthly bill
$159
1,423 kWh/month
vs. South Dakota
-21%
state avg 14.20¢
Homes served
334
8 ZIP codes

City of McLaughlin is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 334 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.15¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 38% 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 McLaughlin bill estimates

Monthly useAt average all-in rateBase tariff charges*
500 kWh$55.75$340.30
1,000 kWh$111.50$750.30
1,500 kWh$167.25$1,160.30
2,000 kWh$223.00$1,570.30

*Residential Rate (effective 2011-04-15), 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 McLaughlin residential rate plans

PlanEffectiveCustomer chargeEnergy charges
Residential Rate2011-04-15— 12.30¢ first 100 kWh, 82.00¢ after

Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.

City of McLaughlin rate history

City of McLaughlin annual average residential price 9¢10¢12¢13¢14¢ 201520172020202220242025 2015: 10¢2016: 10¢2017: 10¢2018: 10¢2020: 10¢2021: 10¢2022: 10¢2023: 10¢2024: 10¢2025: 11¢
City of McLaughlinSouth Dakota avg

2015–2025: +8% change in the average residential rate (9.76¢ → 10.51¢). Annual EIA-861 data.

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Reliability history

City of McLaughlin 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 McLaughlin's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 19 min without power.

CountyOutage min/customerDays with outagesPeak customers outWorst day
Corson139182012025-08-21

City of McLaughlin service area

City of McLaughlin serves Corson County in South Dakota and 8 ZIP codes.

Counties served by City of McLaughlin

Corson

Programs, smart meters & solar

Smart meters (AMI) for homes—
Time-based rate programsNone reported
Net-metered solar homes0 reported

City of McLaughlin at a glance

OwnershipMunicipal utility
Services—
Retail revenue (2025)$599,300
Electricity sold (2025)5,702 MWh
Balancing authoritySWPP
EIA utility ID3633

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Frequently asked questions

What is City of McLaughlin's electricity rate?

City of McLaughlin residential customers pay an average of 11.15¢ 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 21% below the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 38% below the U.S. average.

What is the average City of McLaughlin electric bill?

About $159 a month. The average City of McLaughlin home uses 1,423 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $112.

How many customers does City of McLaughlin have?

City of McLaughlin serves 334 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 McLaughlin before making decisions.