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

Electricity rates in 57644 — Meadow, SD

Homes in ZIP 57644 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
Largest utility in countyMontana-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 57644 is

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Utilities serving Perkins County

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in SD
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.
Investor Owned · serves Perkins County
14.4¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1226,367

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Perkins 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 57644

How much does electricity cost in 57644?

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 57644?

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. serves Perkins County (EIA service territory), with about 6,367 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¢.