Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in South Dakota
South Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 15.7¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 21st cheapest in the country, 15% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.29 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
7.5¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.29
15 kWh
Per year
$27.51
175 kWh
By usage level in South Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 3.8¢ | $1.15 | $13.75 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 7.5¢ | $2.29 | $27.51 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.58 | $55.01 |
South Dakota vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a cable / satellite box in South Dakota?
At South Dakota's current average residential rate of 15.7¢/kWh (May 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 7.5¢ per day, $2.29 per month, or $27.51 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in South Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. South Dakota's rate is about 15% below the U.S. average: $2.29 per month here versus $2.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in South Dakota right now?
South Dakota residents pay an average of 15.7¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 21st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.