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 | 15.73 ¢/kWh |
| Benchmark monthly bill (900 kWh) | $141.57 |
| Benchmark annual bill | $1698.84 |
| U.S. benchmark monthly bill | $165.96 |
South Dakota benchmark vs U.S. benchmark
South Dakota's typical residential bill estimate is lower than the U.S. average by $24.39 per month (14.7%).
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 (4 active for this state).
Across the site we currently publish 204 profile scenario pages in 51 states; other combinations are not linked yet.
Profile pages for South Dakota: Apartment · Small Home · Medium Home · Large Home.
| Profile | Monthly usage | Monthly estimate | Annual estimate | Profile scenario |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 650 kWh | $104.55 | $1254.61 | Apartment scenario page |
| Small Home | 900 kWh | $141.57 | $1698.84 | Small Home scenario page |
| Medium Home | 1,200 kWh | $185.99 | $2231.92 | Medium Home scenario page |
| Large Home | 1,600 kWh | $245.22 | $2942.69 | Large Home scenario page |
Estimates are modeled as two-part bills: Xcel Energy (Northern States Power)'s $8.30 fixed monthly charge plus a per-kWh remainder anchored to the EIA all-in average rate, so the 900 kWh benchmark is matched exactly while lower and higher usage track how bills are actually charged. See what's inside South Dakota's rate.
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
Know when South Dakota rates change
South Dakota rates move with each monthly EIA update. Get an email when 900 kWh in South Dakota gets cheaper — or more expensive.
Frequently asked questions
How does the electricity bill estimator work for South Dakota?
The estimator multiplies each profile's monthly kWh assumption by the state average residential electricity rate and shows all-in-rate monthly and annual amounts.
Is this the same as the average bill page for South Dakota?
No. This section covers profile-based scenarios, while the average bill page uses one standard household usage baseline for a quick benchmark.
Where can I compare appliance-specific operating cost estimates?
See the South Dakota appliance cost pages, like the refrigerator and central AC cost-to-run estimates.
State cost and bill pathways for South Dakota
- Average power price in South Dakota — What a kWh of electricity costs in South Dakota
- South Dakota electricity rates — 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 — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 750 kWh in South Dakota — Cost for this usage amount in 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: May 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.