Electricity rates in South Dakota
See the latest average electricity prices in South Dakota and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.15
per kWh · EIA, Apr 2026
Residential
$0.15
per kWh
Commercial
$0.11
per kWh
Industrial
$0.09
per kWh
vs US average
-23%
cheaper
Price rank
#39
of 51 (1 = highest)
How South Dakota compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Sample monthly bills in South Dakota
Estimated energy cost at South Dakota's average residential rate (before fixed charges and tax).
500 kWh / month
$72.60
≈ $871.2/year
900 kWh / month
$130.68
≈ $1,568.16/year
1200 kWh / month
$174.24
≈ $2,090.88/year
South Dakota electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with South Dakota's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$97.12
600 kWh · ≈ $3.19/day
Per day
$3.19
Per year
$1,165.44
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy90%
- Fixed charge10%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
About electricity prices in South Dakota
What the rate includes
The figures above are EIA average retail prices — the total revenue utilities collect divided by kWh sold. Your own rate depends on your utility, plan, and usage tier, so treat this as a South Dakota benchmark.
Lowering your bill
The fastest wins are usually heating, cooling, and water heating. Use the appliance calculator to find your biggest energy users, then shift heavy usage off-peak if your plan supports it.