Union County, South Dakota Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Union County, South Dakota Electricity Overview
At an average residential rate of 12.11 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Union County enjoy a 24.86% discount from the national average rate.
Union County has a population of 16,424 residents.
Southeastern Electric Coop is the largest electricity provider in Union County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Union County ranks 13th out of 66 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens consuming 241,903.26 megawatt hours.
No electricity production takes place in Union County.
Residents in Union County pay $167.82 per month for residential electricity, compared to the national average of $138.02.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
241,903 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.73 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
40,436,740 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,462.05 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Dakota Dunes CDP
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Dakota Dunes CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
7.84¢ per kWh
- 10.23% higher than last month
- 14.11% higher than April last year
- 38.96% lower than the South Dakota average
- 53.65% lower than the US average
- 31st in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 26 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 26 since April last year
- 163rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 72 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 45 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
8.54¢ per kWh
- 0.95% higher than last month
- 6.03% higher than April last year
- 31.44% lower than the South Dakota average
- 47.04% lower than the US average
- 5th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 139th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 12 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 16 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$115.33 per month
- 39.13% higher than last month
- 3.37% higher than April last year
- 0.14% lower than the South Dakota average
- 2.29% higher than the US average
- 259th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 252 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 73 since April last year
- 20,057th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 17,664 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 25 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$100.71 per month
- 0.31% higher than last month
- 0.24% higher than April last year
- 17.86% lower than the South Dakota average
- 25.99% lower than the US average
- 39th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 26 since April last year
- 3,362nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 69 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 763 since April last year
Dakota Dunes CDP, SD Electricity Overview
Dakota Dunes CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 8.54 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Dakota and national average prices of 12.46 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The state average monthly residential power bill is $123.63, while the Dakota Dunes CDP average is 18.54% lower at $100.71 per month. This ranks the city 39th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Dakota Dunes CDP averages 2,462.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 9,080,047.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 21st highest for total emissions in South Dakota. The electricity used in Dakota Dunes CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dakota Dunes CDP
Dakota Dunes CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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North Sioux City, SD Electricity Overview
North Sioux City has an average residential electricity rate of 8.54 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Dakota and national average prices of 12.46 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The state average monthly residential power bill is $123.63, while the North Sioux City average is 18.54% lower at $100.71 per month. This ranks the city 39th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. North Sioux City averages 2,462.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 7,277,825.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 30th highest for total emissions in South Dakota. The electricity used in North Sioux City has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in North Sioux City
North Sioux City residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Elk Point, SD Electricity Overview
Elk Point has an average residential electricity rate of 11.43 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the South Dakota and national average prices of 12.46 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Elk Point average is 15.21% lower at $117.03 per month. With an estimated 872 total residential customers, Elk Point, South Dakota Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Elk Point averages 2,462.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 5,534,692.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 40th highest for total emissions in South Dakota. The electricity used in Elk Point has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elk Point
Elk Point residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elk Point, South Dakota
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Point, South Dakota Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 10.95 | 91.57 | 7,115.23 | 779,268.87 | |
| Union County Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.52 | 189.91 | 21,222.11 | 2,656,022.4 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Union County, South Dakota?
By total customer count, Union County Cooperative is the largest electricity company in Union County, South Dakota.
How many electric companies offer service in Union County, South Dakota?
Union County, South Dakota is home to 5 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Union County, South Dakota?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union County Cooperative | 1,344 |
| 2 | Southeastern Electric Coop | 1,038 |
| 3 | Elk Point, South Dakota Electric Utility | 884 |
| 4 | Beresford, South Dakota Electric Utility | 646 |
| 5 | Clay-Union Electric | 376 |
