Power, Water, Internet and Gas Outages in South Dakota
South Dakota customers spent less time without power in 2024 than almost anywhere else: 85 minutes, against a US average of 611.
Outage Categories
Power Outages
85 minutes without power per customer in 2024 (US 611). Storm outages peak in June.
Natural Gas Outages
47.6% of homes heat with utility gas. Residential price $9.32 per Mcf.
Internet Outages
89.6% of households have broadband; fiber reaches 65.7%.
Water Service Outages
463 community water systems; 40% had a health-based violation since 2015.
| Measure | South Dakota | US | Rank of 50 (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minutes without power per customer, 2024 | 85 | 611 | 1st (fewest = 1st) |
| Power interruptions per customer, 2024 | 0.81 | ||
| Households with broadband | 89.6% | 91% | 35th |
| Homes and businesses with fiber available | 65.7% | 55.9% | 12th |
| Community water systems | 463 | ||
| Water systems with a health-based violation since 2015 | 40% | ||
| Homes heated with utility gas | 47.6% | 46.5% | 26th |
| Residential gas price (per Mcf, 2024) | $9.32 | $14.50 | 46th (priciest = 1st) |
| NOAA storm reports, 2015–2026 | 23,752 |
Source: EIA, Census ACS 2020–2024, FCC, EPA SDWIS, NOAA.
Providers we list for South Dakota
- Power Outages Xcel Energy, Black Hills Energy, NorthWestern Energy, City of Pierre Utilities
- Natural Gas Outages Black Hills Energy, Montana-Dakota Utilities
- Internet Outages CenturyLink, Midco
- Water Service Outages Sioux Falls Utilities, Rapid City Water Division, City of Aberdeen Water, City of Pierre Utilities
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