Electricity Price per kWh in South Dakota

This page shows the latest statewide residential electricity price per kWh for South Dakota, along with usage-based cost estimates and national comparison context.

Current average rate
13.14 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1000 kWh cost
$131.40
Data period
February 2026
Published monthly

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MetricValue
Current average rate13.14 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1000 kWh cost$131.40
Data periodFebruary 2026

How South Dakota compares nationally

South Dakota rate
13.14 ¢/kWh
U.S. average
17.57 ¢/kWh
Difference
-25.2%
Category
much lower than national average

South Dakota is below the U.S. average by 4.43¢ per kWh.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Last dataset period: February 2026. Costs are energy-only estimates and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees.

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