Utilities & Infrastructure in Hosmer, SD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.7%

of households

No Internet

10.8%

of households

Total Households

130

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.7%
Cellular Data Plan
56.9%
Satellite
3.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
1.5%
No Internet Access
10.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.2%

of households

Smartphone

58.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

86.2%

of households

Tablet

55.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.2%
Smartphone
58.5%
Desktop / Laptop
86.2%
Tablet
55.4%
Smartphone Only
1.5%
No Computer
10.8%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

12.9¢

per kWh

-33% vs <10K avg

Commercial Rate

10.6¢

per kWh

-32% vs <10K avg

Industrial Rate

8.3¢

per kWh

-30% vs <10K avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$128

residential

-13% vs <10K avg

25% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in South Dakota averages 12.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $128. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Hosmer vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (¢/kWh)

Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)

Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

190

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HOSMERCommunityPurchased surface water1641
BOULDER COLONYCommunityGround water260

81.5% of households in Hosmer have broadband internet access. 77.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.8% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 190 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.