Town of Pickstown electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Dakota
Town of Pickstown is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 182 homes in South Dakota. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.14¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 44% 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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Town of Pickstown bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $50.70 |
| 1,000 kWh | $101.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $152.10 |
| 2,000 kWh | $202.80 |
Town of Pickstown rate history
2015–2025: +22% change in the average residential rate (7.83¢ → 9.56¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Town of Pickstown 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 Town of Pickstown's counties, customers averaged 51 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Mix | 51 | 3 | 631 | 2025-07-29 |
Town of Pickstown service area
Town of Pickstown serves Charles Mix County in South Dakota and 2 ZIP codes.
Charles Mix
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Pickstown at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $281,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,946 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 58139 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Pickstown's electricity rate?
Town of Pickstown residential customers pay an average of 10.14¢ 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 29% below the South Dakota average of 14.20¢ and 44% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Pickstown electric bill?
About $137 a month. The average Town of Pickstown home uses 1,349 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $101.
How many customers does Town of Pickstown have?
Town of Pickstown serves 182 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 Town of Pickstown before making decisions.