Average Electric Bill in South Dakota (2026)
The average residential electric bill in South Dakota is $127.81 per month (EIA, 2024 annual avg) — 10% below the U.S. average, #34 of 51 states. That reflects an average of 994 kWh used per month at South Dakota's rate of 12.9¢/kWh. See the breakdown by home size and estimate your own bill below.
$127.81
#34 of 51 · EIA, 2024 annual avg
994 kWh
per residential customer
12.9¢/kWh
10% below the U.S. average
Average electric bill in South Dakota by home size
Priced at South Dakota's 12.9¢/kWh rate, with each home size scaled to South Dakota's own average household use of 994 kWh a month rather than the national 863 kWh — climate and heating type move usage as much as the rate does. Still a guide: your actual kWh depends on your home and habits. National figures by home size.
| Home size | Typical monthly use | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | 576 kWh | $74.07 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 864 kWh | $111.11 |
| Small house | 1,037 kWh | $133.36 |
| Large house | 1,613 kWh | $207.43 |
| South Dakota average | 994 kWh | $127.81 |
Estimate your South Dakota electric bill
Add up your appliances and usage for a tailored monthly estimate.
Estimated bill
$210/mo
- Total usage
- 1,200 kWh/mo
- Yearly bill
- $2,517
What drives the bill
- Heating & cooling$65.92 33%
- Water heating$41.20 21%
- EV charging$49.44 25%
- Appliances, lighting & other$41.20 21%
- Fixed charge$12.00
Estimate from your major loads. The rate and fixed charge are printed on your bill — heating/cooling and water heating usually dominate, so start there for the biggest impact.
Frequently asked questions
Average bill by utility in South Dakota
The state average blends every provider — what you pay depends on your utility.