Average Electric Bill in Rapid City, SD
What a typical household in Rapid City pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Rapid City pays about $110.22/month for electricity at roughly 14.37¢/kWh. Basis: Black Hills Power, Inc., 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in South Dakota over 12 months — the rate environment Rapid City households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Black Hills Power, Inc., 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Black Hills Power, Inc. · 60,951 residential customers |
| State context | South Dakota: $133.30/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 74,943 (2020 Census, approx.) |
Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.
Common questions
What is the average electric bill in Rapid City?
Expect roughly $110.22 per month for a typical household in Rapid City — based on Black Hills Power, Inc. annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Rapid City?
About 14.37¢ per kWh (Black Hills Power, Inc., 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Rapid City pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Rapid City higher or lower than the South Dakota average?
Black Hills Power, Inc. averages $110.22 — below the state average of $133.30.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Black Hills Power, Inc.) · EIA residential retail-sales series (South Dakota) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.