Rates by state / South Dakota / Black Hills Power, Inc.
Investor Owned · 67,608 residential customers
Black Hills Power, Inc. electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 15.1¢ per kWh in 2025, 6% above the South Dakota average of 14.2¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
15.1¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$106/mo
At 700 kWh a month
1-year change
+5.2%
5 years: +13.1%
Average rate by year
202013.4¢
202115.2¢
202213.9¢
202313.7¢
202414.4¢
202515.1¢
Black Hills Power, Inc. bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Black Hills Power, Inc.'s 2025 average rate of 15.1¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Black Hills Power, Inc. | South Dakota average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $76 | $71 |
| 750 kWh (about average here) | $113 | $107 |
| 1,000 kWh | $151 | $142 |
| 1,500 kWh | $227 | $213 |
| 2,000 kWh | $302 | $284 |
Other utilities in South Dakota
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | 94,137 | 13.1¢ |
| 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 | 9,415 | 14.8¢ |
Black Hills Power, Inc.: common questions
- How much does Black Hills Power, Inc. charge per kWh?
- Black Hills Power, Inc. residential customers paid an average of 15.1¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Black Hills Power, Inc. electric bill?
- The average Black Hills Power, Inc. household used 700 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $106 a month at the average rate.
- Is Black Hills Power, Inc. cheaper than other utilities in South Dakota?
- Black Hills Power, Inc.'s average rate is 6% above the South Dakota average of 14.2¢. 18 of 21 utilities in South Dakota have a lower average rate.
- Did Black Hills Power, Inc. raise rates?
- Black Hills Power, Inc.'s average residential rate changed +5.2% from 2024 to 2025 and +13.1% since 2020.
- Is my Black Hills Power, 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 Power, Inc.'s average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.