Utility Providers in Claire City, South Dakota

Claire City is served by 17 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Roberts County.

Roberts County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Claire City vs. US average

Electricity
11.1¢/kWh
↓ 33% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 14% 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 Claire City-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 Claire City

Electricity$150-$199 (11.1¢–11.1¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$28/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 Claire City heats its homes

30%
70%

30% electricity · 70% other fuels

Electric rates in Claire City

Residential rates range from 11.1¢ to 11.1¢ per kWh.

Claire City
11.1¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Otter Tail Power Co.

This is 33% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Claire City

Claire City has moderate broadband coverage.

RCTech
1,500 Mbps
Fiber
Venture Communications Cooperative Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co
Otter Tail Power Co

Water 10 providers

Sewer 1 provider

CLAIRE CITY, TOWN OF

Internet 4 providers

RCTech
Fiber up to 1,500 Mbps
Venture Communications Cooperative Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Claire City, 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.