Utilities & Infrastructure in Sturgis, SD
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
80.7%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
66.9%
of households
No Internet
17.5%
of households
Total Households
3,152
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
82.9%
of households
Smartphone
76.8%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
67.8%
of households
Tablet
42.6%
of households
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
Commercial Rate
10.6¢
per kWh
Industrial Rate
8.3¢
per kWh
Avg Monthly Bill
$128
residential
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).
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
3
Population Served
7,790
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STURGIS | Community | Ground water | 7,020 | 0 |
| BEAR BUTTE VALLEY WATER | Community | Ground water | 450 | 0 |
| VALLEY HEIGHTS ESTATES INC | Community | Purchased ground water | 320 | 0 |
80.7% of households in Sturgis have broadband internet access. 66.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.5% of households have no internet access. 11.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 7,790 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.