Rates by state / South Dakota / MidAmerican Energy Co
Investor Owned · 4,236 residential customers
MidAmerican Energy Co electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 8.9¢ per kWh in 2025, 37% below the South Dakota average of 14.2¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
8.9¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$99/mo
At 1,117 kWh a month
1-year change
+2.5%
5 years: +10.0%
Average rate by year
20208.1¢
20218.3¢
20227.8¢
20238.6¢
20248.7¢
20258.9¢
MidAmerican Energy Co bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at MidAmerican Energy Co's 2025 average rate of 8.9¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | MidAmerican Energy Co | South Dakota average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $45 | $71 |
| 750 kWh | $67 | $107 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $89 | $142 |
| 1,500 kWh | $134 | $213 |
| 2,000 kWh | $178 | $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¢ |
MidAmerican Energy Co: common questions
- How much does MidAmerican Energy Co charge per kWh?
- MidAmerican Energy Co residential customers paid an average of 8.9¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average MidAmerican Energy Co electric bill?
- The average MidAmerican Energy Co household used 1,117 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $99 a month at the average rate.
- Is MidAmerican Energy Co cheaper than other utilities in South Dakota?
- MidAmerican Energy Co's average rate is 37% below the South Dakota average of 14.2¢. It has the lowest average rate in South Dakota of 21 utilities.
- Did MidAmerican Energy Co raise rates?
- MidAmerican Energy Co's average residential rate changed +2.5% from 2024 to 2025 and +10.0% since 2020.
- Is my MidAmerican Energy Co 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 MidAmerican Energy Co's average.
Got a MidAmerican Energy Co bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.