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

Electricity rates in 57451 — Ipswich, SD

Homes in ZIP 57451 pay about 14.4¢ per kWh (Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The South Dakota average is 15.2¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price14.4¢per kWh
UtilityMontana-Dakota Utilities Co.
SD average15.2¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$122833 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$72
900 kWh / month$130
1,200 kWh / month$173

Monthly cost at the average price of 14.4¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 57451 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 57451

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in SD
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.
Investor Owned
14.4¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1226,367
Northern Electric Coop, Inc.
Cooperative
15.3¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$2265,757
NorthWestern Energy (SD)
Investor Owned · serves Edmunds County
14.1¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$11351,467
FEM Electric Assn, Inc.
Cooperative · serves Edmunds County
9.9¢
2024
$6582,152

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Edmunds County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

South Dakota price trend

9¢12¢15¢18¢20222023202420252026South Dakota averageU.S. averageMontana-Dakota Utilities Co. 9¢12¢15¢18¢20222023202420252026South Dakota averageU.S. averageMontana-Dakota Utilities Co.
South Dakota averageU.S. averageMontana-Dakota Utilities Co.
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.

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 57451

How much does electricity cost in 57451?

About 14.4¢ per kWh for homes (Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $130.

Who is the electric utility for 57451?

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., with about 6,367 residential customers in South Dakota; 3 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¢.