Rates by state / South Dakota / Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc
Cooperative · 9,415 residential customers
Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 14.8¢ per kWh in 2025, 4% above the South Dakota average of 14.2¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
14.8¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$166/mo
At 1,122 kWh a month
1-year change
+0.2%
5 years: +4.1%
Average rate by year
202014.2¢
202114.2¢
202213.9¢
202314.3¢
202414.8¢
202514.8¢
Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc's 2025 average rate of 14.8¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc | South Dakota average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74 | $71 |
| 750 kWh | $111 | $107 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $148 | $142 |
| 1,500 kWh | $222 | $213 |
| 2,000 kWh | $296 | $284 |
Other utilities in South Dakota
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | 94,137 | 13.1¢ |
| Black Hills Power, Inc. | 67,608 | 15.1¢ |
| NorthWestern Energy - (SD) | 51,787 | 13.3¢ |
| Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop | 22,989 | 13.9¢ |
| Southeastern Electric Coop Inc - (SD) | 20,959 | 13.0¢ |
| West River Electric Assn Inc | 18,975 | 15.2¢ |
| Watertown Municipal Utilities | 11,775 | 9.3¢ |
| City of Brookings - (SD) | 10,769 | 10.7¢ |
Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc: common questions
- How much does Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc charge per kWh?
- Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc residential customers paid an average of 14.8¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc electric bill?
- The average Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc household used 1,122 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $166 a month at the average rate.
- Is Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc cheaper than other utilities in South Dakota?
- Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc's average rate is 4% above the South Dakota average of 14.2¢. 17 of 21 utilities in South Dakota have a lower average rate.
- Did Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc raise rates?
- Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc's average residential rate changed +0.2% from 2024 to 2025 and +4.1% since 2020.
- Is my Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar South Dakota homes and your rate with Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.