Watertown Municipal Utilities Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh
Residential rates for Watertown Municipal Utilities and how they compare to the South Dakota average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.
Residential customers of Watertown Municipal Utilities average $79.62/month at 9.3¢/kWh — below the South Dakota average of $133.30.
Where Watertown Municipal Utilities rates are heading
Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.
| Year | Rate | Avg bill | Res. customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8.97¢/kWh | $84.75/mo | 10,662 |
| 2020 | 8.96¢/kWh | $84.52/mo | 10,718 |
| 2021 | 9.1¢/kWh | $83.56/mo | 10,828 |
| 2022 | 9.02¢/kWh | $85.83/mo | 11,075 |
| 2023 | 8.99¢/kWh | $83.34/mo | 11,339 |
| 2024 | 9.3¢/kWh | $79.62/mo | 11,633 |
Rate context in South Dakota
Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Watertown Municipal Utilities's 2024 annual figure.
Watertown Municipal Utilities vs its state
Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.
| Measure | Watertown Municipal Utiliti… | South Dakota (latest month) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg bill | $79.62/mo | $133.30/mo |
| Rate | 9.3¢/kWh | 15.36¢/kWh |
Common questions
How much is the average electric bill with Watertown Municipal Utilities?
Watertown Municipal Utilities residential customers averaged $79.62 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $955.47 per year.
What does Watertown Municipal Utilities charge per kWh?
Watertown Municipal Utilities averaged 9.3¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.
How does Watertown Municipal Utilities compare to the South Dakota average?
Watertown Municipal Utilities bills average $79.62 — lower than the South Dakota average of $133.30 (latest EIA month).
How many customers does Watertown Municipal Utilities serve?
Watertown Municipal Utilities served 11,633 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in SD.
Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for Watertown Municipal Utilities. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.