Electricity rates in 57073 — Wakonda, SD
Homes in ZIP 57073 pay about 14.6¢ per kWh (Southeastern Electric Coop Inc. (SD), Jan–Aug 2026). The South Dakota average is 15.2¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 14.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 57073 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 57073
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Electric Coop Inc. (SD) Cooperative | 14.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $140 | 20,160 |
| City of Vermillion (SD) Municipal · serves Clay County | 11.6¢ 2024 | $138 | 5,034 |
| Clay-Union Electric Corp Cooperative · serves Clay County | 10.9¢ 2024 | $186 | 3,895 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Clay County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
South Dakota price trend
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.
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 about 57073
How much does electricity cost in 57073?
About 14.6¢ per kWh for homes (Southeastern Electric Coop Inc. (SD), Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $131.
Who is the electric utility for 57073?
Southeastern Electric Coop Inc. (SD), with about 20,160 residential customers in South Dakota; 2 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in SD getting more expensive?
The South Dakota residential average was 15.2¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 9% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.