Utility Providers in Alpena, South Dakota

Alpena is served by 15 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Jerauld County.

Jerauld County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Alpena vs. US average

Electricity
13.6¢/kWh
↓ 17% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 6% above SD state average (12.9¢)
Natural gas
$9.32/Mcf
↓ 36% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Alpena-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Alpena

Electricity$150-$199 (12.5¢–14.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$60/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Alpena heats its homes

2%
23%
76%

2% natural gas · 23% electricity · 76% other fuels

Electric rates in Alpena

Residential rates range from 12.5¢ to 14.6¢ per kWh.

Alpena
13.6¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Central Electric Coop, Inc - (SD), Dakota Energy Coop Inc, NorthWestern Energy - (SD).

This is 18% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Alpena

Alpena has strong broadband coverage.

Santel
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Venture Communications Cooperative Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Midco
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 3 providers

Central Electric Coop, Inc - (SD)
Dakota Energy Coop Inc
NorthWestern Energy - (SD)

Water 4 providers

AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM
MID-DAKOTA RURAL WATER
WESSINGTON SPRINGS

Sewer 1 provider

ALPENA, TOWN OF

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
CenturyLink
DSL up to 40 Mbps
Midco
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Santel
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Venture Communications Cooperative Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Alpena, SD

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.