Electricity rates in 57201 — Watertown, SD
Homes in ZIP 57201 pay about 9.6¢ per kWh (Watertown Municipal Utilities, 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 9.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 57201 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 57201
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Municipal Utilities Municipal | 9.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $80 | 11,633 |
| Otter Tail Power Co. Investor Owned | 11.5¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $112 | 9,048 |
| NorthWestern Energy (SD) Investor Owned · serves Codington County | 14.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $113 | 51,467 |
| Whetstone Valley Elec Coop Inc. Cooperative · serves Codington County | 11.9¢ 2024 | $259 | 3,658 |
| Codington-Clark Elec Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Codington County | 9.8¢ 2024 | $385 | 3,457 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Codington 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 57201
How much does electricity cost in 57201?
About 9.6¢ per kWh for homes (Watertown Municipal Utilities, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $86.
Who is the electric utility for 57201?
Watertown Municipal Utilities, with about 11,633 residential customers in South Dakota; 4 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¢.