Utility Providers in Onaka, South Dakota

Onaka is served by 16 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Faulk County.

Faulk County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Onaka vs. US average

Electricity
12.5¢/kWh
↓ 24% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 3% 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 Onaka-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 Onaka

Electricity$150-$199 (12.5¢–12.5¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$83/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 Onaka heats its homes

19%
81%

19% electricity · 81% other fuels

Electric rates in Onaka

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

Onaka
12.5¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Dakota Energy Coop Inc, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Northern Electric Coop, Inc, NorthWestern Energy - (SD).

This is 24% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Onaka

Onaka has moderate broadband coverage.

Venture Communications Cooperative Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
10 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

Dakota Energy Coop Inc
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co
Northern Electric Coop, Inc
NorthWestern Energy - (SD)

Natural Gas 1 provider

Montana-Dakota Utilities

Water 7 providers

BLUMENGARD COLONY
BRENTWOOD COLONY
EVERGREEN COLONY
WEB WATER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

Sewer 1 provider

Internet 3 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Venture Communications Cooperative Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Onaka, 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.