STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / SD
South Dakota electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 15.73¢/kWh for 2026-05.
Residential rate15.73¢
1 month+8.3%
1 year+9.8%
5 years+20.2%
Cost to run common equipment in South Dakota
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $23 | $276 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $3 | $33 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $38 | $453 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $44 | $529 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $47 | $566 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $29 | $344 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $28 | $340 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $59 | $708 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $8 | $94 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $6 | $74 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $4 | $49 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $7 | $82 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $9 | $113 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $12 | $142 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $5 | $55 |