How Much Does 500 kWh Cost in South Dakota?

This usage-based electricity page estimates the energy-only cost of 500 kWh in South Dakota using the latest statewide residential average rate.

South Dakota average rate
13.24 ¢/kWh
Estimated 500 kWh cost
$66.20
U.S. average cost
$91.20

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MetricValue
South Dakota average rate13.24 ¢/kWh
Estimated 500 kWh cost$66.20
U.S. average cost$91.20

Compared to U.S. average

South Dakota (500 kWh)
$66.20
U.S. (500 kWh)
$91.20
Difference
-$25.00

500 kWh in South Dakota is less expensive by $25.00 compared to the U.S. average.

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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.

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