Utility Providers in Fort Thompson, South Dakota

Fort Thompson is served by 12 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Buffalo County.

Buffalo County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Fort Thompson 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 Fort Thompson-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 Fort Thompson

Electricity$150-$199 (12.5¢–14.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$5/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 Fort Thompson heats its homes

19%
81%

19% electricity · 81% other fuels

Electric rates in Fort Thompson

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

Fort Thompson
13.6¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

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

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

Internet providers in Fort Thompson

Fort Thompson has strong broadband coverage.

Midstate Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
SDN Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Venture Communications Cooperative Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
30 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

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

Water 1 provider

AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM

Sewer 4 providers

BIG BEND LAGOON SYSTEM
CROW CREEK LAGOON SYSTEM
FORT THOMPSON LAGOON SYSTEM
FORT THOMPSON-EAST

Internet 5 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 30 Mbps
Midstate Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
SDN Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Venture Communications Cooperative Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps

ZIP codes in Fort Thompson, 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.