EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc. electricity rates

Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc. (cooperative) residential customers paid about 16.4¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $164 for 1,109 kWh a month.

Avg. home price16.4¢per kWh
Residential customers9,227SD, 2024
Avg. monthly use1,109kWh
Commercial14.3¢per kWh
Industrial18.6¢per kWh

What a month costs with Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc.

500 kWh / month$82
900 kWh / month$148
1,200 kWh / month$197

Monthly cost at the average price of 16.4¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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South Dakota averageU.S. averageBlack Hills Electric Coop, Inc.
Aug 202615.2¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+9%13.9¢
vs. 5 years ago+18.4%12.8¢
Record high15.7¢May 2026
Avg. home bill$1601,057 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, West North Central13.1¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the West North Central region, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota.

ZIP codes served

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc.’s electricity rate?

About 16.4¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc. electric bill?

$164 a month in 2024, for an average of 1,109 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc. cheaper than the South Dakota average?

No: 16.4¢ versus the South Dakota average of 15.2¢ (Aug 2026).