Cost to Run a Electric Furnace 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 (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $286 per month.
Per hour
$1.88
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$9.42
5 hours/day
Per month
$286
1,824 kWh
Per year
$3,438
21,900 kWh
By usage level in South Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $4.71 | $143 | $1,719 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $9.42 | $286 | $3,438 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $18.84 | $573 | $6,877 |
South Dakota vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric furnace in South Dakota?
At South Dakota's current average residential rate of 15.7¢/kWh (May 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $9.42 per day, $286 per month, or $3,438 per year.
Is running a electric furnace in South Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. South Dakota's rate is about 15% below the U.S. average: $286 per month here versus $336 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.