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

Electricity rates in 57559 — Murdo, SD

Homes in ZIP 57559 pay about 13.1¢ per kWh (West Central Electric Coop Inc. (SD), 2024 average). The South Dakota average is 15.2¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price13.1¢per kWh
Largest utility in countyWest Central Electric Coop Inc. (SD)
SD average15.2¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$2071,576 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$66
900 kWh / month$118
1,200 kWh / month$157
1,600 kWh / month · avg. use$210

Monthly cost at the average price of 13.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 57559 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving Jones County

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in SD
West Central Electric Coop Inc. (SD)
Cooperative · serves Jones County
13.1¢
2024
$2076,801

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Jones 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. average 9¢12¢15¢18¢20222023202420252026South Dakota averageU.S. average
South Dakota averageU.S. average
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 57559

How much does electricity cost in 57559?

About 13.1¢ per kWh for homes (West Central Electric Coop Inc. (SD), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $118.

Who is the electric utility for 57559?

West Central Electric Coop Inc. (SD) serves Jones County (EIA service territory), with about 6,801 residential customers in South Dakota.

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¢.