Utility Providers in Prairie City, South Dakota

Prairie City is served by 7 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Perkins County.

Perkins County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Prairie City vs. US average

Natural gas
$9.32/Mcf
↓ 36% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Prairie 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 Prairie City

Electricity$200-$249
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$43/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 Prairie City heats its homes

10%
16%
74%

10% natural gas · 16% electricity · 74% other fuels

Internet providers in Prairie City

Prairie City has moderate broadband coverage.

Consolidated Telcom
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
West River Cooperative Telephone Company
250 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 1 provider

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co

Water 3 providers

Internet 3 providers

Consolidated Telcom
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps
West River Cooperative Telephone Company
Fiber up to 250 Mbps

ZIP codes in Prairie 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.