Rates by state / South Dakota / West River Electric Assn Inc
Cooperative · 18,975 residential customers
West River Electric Assn Inc electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 15.2¢ per kWh in 2025, 7% above the South Dakota average of 14.2¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
15.2¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$136/mo
At 896 kWh a month
1-year change
+6.4%
5 years: +12.9%
Average rate by year
202013.4¢
202112.7¢
202213.2¢
202313.4¢
202414.3¢
202515.2¢
West River Electric Assn Inc bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at West River Electric Assn Inc's 2025 average rate of 15.2¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | West River Electric Assn Inc | South Dakota average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $76 | $71 |
| 750 kWh | $114 | $107 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $152 | $142 |
| 1,500 kWh | $227 | $213 |
| 2,000 kWh | $303 | $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¢ |
| Watertown Municipal Utilities | 11,775 | 9.3¢ |
| City of Brookings - (SD) | 10,769 | 10.7¢ |
| Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc | 9,415 | 14.8¢ |
West River Electric Assn Inc: common questions
- How much does West River Electric Assn Inc charge per kWh?
- West River Electric Assn Inc residential customers paid an average of 15.2¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average West River Electric Assn Inc electric bill?
- The average West River Electric Assn Inc household used 896 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $136 a month at the average rate.
- Is West River Electric Assn Inc cheaper than other utilities in South Dakota?
- West River Electric Assn Inc's average rate is 7% above the South Dakota average of 14.2¢. 19 of 21 utilities in South Dakota have a lower average rate.
- Did West River Electric Assn Inc raise rates?
- West River Electric Assn Inc's average residential rate changed +6.4% from 2024 to 2025 and +12.9% since 2020.
- Is my West River Electric Assn 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 West River Electric Assn Inc's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.