Electricity rates in 57249 — Lake Preston, SD
Homes in ZIP 57249 pay about 11.5¢ per kWh (Otter Tail Power Co., 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 11.5¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 57249 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 57249
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co. Investor Owned | 11.5¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $112 | 9,048 |
| NorthWestern Energy (SD) Investor Owned · serves Kingsbury County | 14.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $113 | 51,467 |
| Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop Cooperative · serves Kingsbury County | 15.4¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $160 | 22,213 |
| Codington-Clark Elec Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Kingsbury County | 9.8¢ 2024 | $385 | 3,457 |
| Dakota Energy Coop Inc. Cooperative · serves Kingsbury County | 15.3¢ 2024 | $246 | 3,224 |
| Kingsbury Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Kingsbury County | 14.6¢ 2024 | $366 | 905 |
| City of Arlington (SD) Municipal · serves Kingsbury County | 12.8¢ 2024 | $170 | 616 |
| City of Badger (SD) Municipal · serves Kingsbury County | 11.6¢ 2024 | $161 | 83 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Kingsbury 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 57249
How much does electricity cost in 57249?
About 11.5¢ per kWh for homes (Otter Tail Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $104.
Who is the electric utility for 57249?
Otter Tail Power Co., with about 9,048 residential customers in South Dakota; 7 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¢.