Utility Providers in Canton, South Dakota

Canton is served by 22 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Lincoln County.

Lincoln County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Canton vs. US average

Electricity
11.4¢/kWh
↓ 31% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 11% below 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 Canton-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 Canton

Electricity$150-$199 (8.6¢–14.2¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
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 Canton heats its homes

61%
22%
17%

61% natural gas · 22% electricity · 17% other fuels

Electric rates in Canton

Residential rates range from 8.6¢ to 14.2¢ per kWh.

Canton
11.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include MidAmerican Energy Co, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Southeastern Electric Coop Inc - (SD).

This is 31% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Canton

Canton has strong broadband coverage.

Midco
1,250 Mbps
Cable
Alliance Communications Cooperative Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Bluepeak
1,000 Mbps
Cable / DSL
SDN Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

MidAmerican Energy Co
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
Southeastern Electric Coop Inc - (SD)

Natural Gas 1 provider

Water 9 providers

LINCOLN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM
MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY WATER CORP
SOUTH LINCOLN RURAL WATER SYSTEM

Sewer 1 provider

CANTON, CITY OF

Internet 8 providers

Alliance Communications Cooperative Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 30 Mbps
Bluepeak
Cable / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
CenturyLink
DSL up to 100 Mbps
Midco
Cable up to 1,250 Mbps
SDN Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Canton, 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.