35 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Rapid Valley: Mr. Electric of the Black Hills, CR Score 95/100; 4.9★ from 290 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Swiftec Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 35.
Most-reviewed: Formanek Electric, 147 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 35 ranked after Mr. Electric of the Black Hills; ranked #4.
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35 Rapid Valley electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 35 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Electric of the Black Hills | 95 | 4.9★ (290) | Box Elder, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Swiftec Inc. | 88 | 4.6★ (20) | Rapid City, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Elite Electrical Service LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (3) | Box Elder, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Formanek Electric | 84 | 4.9★ (147) | Rapid City, 2 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Black Hills Solar, Inc. | 82 | 5.0★ (9) | Rapid City, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Mick's Electric Inc | 82 | 4.8★ (118) | Rapid City, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Roc Electric SD | 81 | 5.0★ (34) | Rapid City, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | H/N Electric Inc | 81 | 5.0★ (6) | Rapid City, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Dales Electric | 81 | 5.0★ (9) | Rapid City, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | One Way Electric | 80 | 5.0★ (34) | Rapid City, 1 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 290 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (290).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 2 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Box Elder, 1 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 2 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 2 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 3 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 1 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 3 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 1 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 2 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 2 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 4 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 2 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Box Elder, 4 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 2 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Box Elder, 3 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 18 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 2 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 26 of 35 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | On Point Electric | 74 | 4.1★ (9) | 6 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Rapid Valley. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical panel upgrade | $518 | $1,347 | $2,193 | Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
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We scored 35 Rapid Valley electricians on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Rapid Valley data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |