City of Pierre electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Dakota · MRO region · SPP
City of Pierre is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,183 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.31¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 37% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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City of Pierre bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $56.55 |
| 1,000 kWh | $113.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $169.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | $226.20 |
City of Pierre residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2014-06-04 | $10.00 | 8.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rural Class Ratetime-of-use | 2014-06-04 | $22.40 | 10.0¢ (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 Pierre rate history
2015–2025: +13% change in the average residential rate (9.70¢ → 10.95¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of 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 Pierre's counties, customers averaged 1 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes | 1 | 0 | 62 | 2025-01-29 |
City of Pierre service area
City of Pierre serves Hughes County in South Dakota and 2 ZIP codes.
Hughes
Cities: Pierre
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Pierre at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.63¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.15¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $15,708,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 162,150 MWh |
| Peak demand | 38 MW summer · 34 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.3% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 15040 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Pierre's electricity rate?
City of Pierre residential customers pay an average of 11.31¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 20% below the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 37% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Pierre electric bill?
About $102 a month. The average City of Pierre home uses 902 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $113.
How many customers does City of Pierre have?
City of Pierre serves 6,183 residential customers and 7,393 customers in total in South Dakota, across 1 county.
Does City of Pierre offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Service. 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 Pierre before making decisions.