Electricity Bill Estimator in South Dakota
Estimate household-profile electricity bills in South Dakota using fixed monthly kWh assumptions and the statewide residential rate. These pages are for scenario planning and complement the benchmark average-bill and calculator pages.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| South Dakota average rate | 13.24 ¢/kWh |
| Benchmark monthly bill (900 kWh) | $119.16 |
| Benchmark annual bill | $1429.92 |
| U.S. benchmark monthly bill | $164.16 |
South Dakota benchmark vs U.S. benchmark
South Dakota's typical residential bill estimate is lower than the U.S. average by $45.00 per month (27.4%).
Household profile scenarios
This state page is the main bill estimator entry for South Dakota. Linked profile pages are available only where we currently publish them (0 active for this state).
Across the site we currently publish 16 profile scenario pages in 4 states; other combinations are not linked yet.
| Profile | Monthly usage | Monthly estimate | Annual estimate | Profile scenario |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 650 kWh | $86.06 | $1032.72 | Apartment (not linked yet) |
| Small Home | 900 kWh | $119.16 | $1429.92 | Small Home (not linked yet) |
| Medium Home | 1,200 kWh | $158.88 | $1906.56 | Medium Home (not linked yet) |
| Large Home | 1,600 kWh | $211.84 | $2542.08 | Large Home (not linked yet) |
Related tools and pages
- Average bill benchmark in South Dakota (single standard usage baseline).
- Electricity cost calculator in South Dakota (custom kWh and bill math).
- 1,000 kWh fixed usage cost in South Dakota (fixed monthly kWh example).
- Appliance operating cost pages in South Dakota (hourly and monthly appliance examples).
- Energy comparison hub (organized comparison entry points).
- Offers and savings in South Dakota (shopping and promotions).
- Electricity providers in South Dakota (who sells power in your area).
Appliances and comparisons
Track South Dakota electricity changes
Get notified about 900 kWh rate changes and savings opportunities in South Dakota.
State cost and bill pathways for South Dakota
- Average power price in South Dakota — Residential rate benchmark used in scenario estimates
- South Dakota electricity overview — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
Historical and trend pages
- Historical electricity prices in South Dakota — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in South Dakota — State electricity inflation analysis
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 1,000 kWh cost in South Dakota — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- 500 kWh cost in South Dakota — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in South Dakota — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in South Dakota — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for South Dakota
- Compare South Dakota with other states — State-to-state comparison hub
- South Dakota vs California electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- South Dakota electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
Consumer electricity drivers
- Price drivers in South Dakota — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: February 2026. Estimates are energy-only and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.