City of Parker electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Dakota
City of Parker is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 690 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.71¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 13% 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 Parker bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78.55 | $56.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $157.10 | $99.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $235.65 | $141.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $314.20 | $184.00 |
*Residential Rate (effective nan, $14.00/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 Parker residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | nan | $14.00 | 8.50¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Parker rate history
2015–2025: +38% change in the average residential rate (10.72¢ → 14.81¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Parker 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 Parker's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 33 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turner | 393 | 16 | 983 | 2025-07-30 |
City of Parker service area
City of Parker serves Turner County in South Dakota.
Turner
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Parker at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,489,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 10,059 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 14489 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Parker's electricity rate?
City of Parker residential customers pay an average of 15.71¢ 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 11% above the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 13% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Parker electric bill?
About $191 a month. The average City of Parker home uses 1,215 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $157.
How many customers does City of Parker have?
City of Parker serves 690 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 Parker before making decisions.