2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in South Dakota — 2026

Last updated: August 14, 2026

392 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 57001 (Alcester, SD) - 14.5 c/kWh

Out of 392 ZIP codes with data in South Dakota, these are the highest-ranked areas for electricity rate. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Energy Costs | All South Dakota Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 392
Highest value 14.5 c/kWh
Median value 14.5 c/kWh
State South Dakota

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 57001 Alcester SD 14.5 c/kWh
2 57002 Aurora SD 14.5 c/kWh 67/100
3 57003 Baltic SD 14.5 c/kWh 67/100
4 57004 Beresford SD 14.5 c/kWh
5 57005 Brandon SD 14.5 c/kWh 65/100
6 57006 Brookings SD 14.5 c/kWh
7 57007 Brookings SD 14.5 c/kWh
8 57010 Burbank SD 14.5 c/kWh 67/100
9 57012 Canistota SD 14.5 c/kWh
10 57013 Canton SD 14.5 c/kWh
11 57014 Centerville SD 14.5 c/kWh
12 57015 Chancellor SD 14.5 c/kWh
13 57016 Chester SD 14.5 c/kWh
14 57017 Colman SD 14.5 c/kWh
15 57018 Colton SD 14.5 c/kWh 67/100
16 57020 Crooks SD 14.5 c/kWh 67/100
17 57021 Davis SD 14.5 c/kWh
18 57022 Dell Rapids SD 14.5 c/kWh 66/100
19 57024 Egan SD 14.5 c/kWh
20 57025 Elk Point SD 14.5 c/kWh
21 57026 Elkton SD 14.5 c/kWh 66/100
22 57027 Fairview SD 14.5 c/kWh
23 57028 Flandreau SD 14.5 c/kWh
24 57029 Freeman SD 14.5 c/kWh
25 57030 Garretson SD 14.5 c/kWh
26 57031 Gayville SD 14.5 c/kWh
27 57032 Harrisburg SD 14.5 c/kWh
28 57033 Hartford SD 14.5 c/kWh 67/100
29 57034 Hudson SD 14.5 c/kWh
30 57035 Humboldt SD 14.5 c/kWh 67/100
31 57036 Hurley SD 14.5 c/kWh
32 57037 Irene SD 14.5 c/kWh
33 57038 Jefferson SD 14.5 c/kWh
34 57039 Lennox SD 14.5 c/kWh
35 57040 Lesterville SD 14.5 c/kWh
36 57041 Lyons SD 14.5 c/kWh 67/100
37 57042 Madison SD 14.5 c/kWh
38 57043 Marion SD 14.5 c/kWh
39 57045 Menno SD 14.5 c/kWh
40 57046 Mission Hill SD 14.5 c/kWh
41 57047 Monroe SD 14.5 c/kWh
42 57048 Montrose SD 14.5 c/kWh
43 57049 North Sioux City SD 14.5 c/kWh
44 57050 Nunda SD 14.5 c/kWh
45 57051 Oldham SD 14.5 c/kWh
46 57052 Olivet SD 14.5 c/kWh
47 57053 Parker SD 14.5 c/kWh
48 57054 Ramona SD 14.5 c/kWh
49 57055 Renner SD 14.5 c/kWh 67/100
50 57056 Brandon SD 14.5 c/kWh
51 57057 Rutland SD 14.5 c/kWh
52 57058 Salem SD 14.5 c/kWh
53 57059 Scotland SD 14.5 c/kWh
54 57061 Sinai SD 14.5 c/kWh
55 57062 Springfield SD 14.5 c/kWh
56 57063 Tabor SD 14.5 c/kWh
57 57064 Tea SD 14.5 c/kWh
58 57065 Trent SD 14.5 c/kWh
59 57066 Tyndall SD 14.5 c/kWh
60 57067 Utica SD 14.5 c/kWh
61 57068 Valley Springs SD 14.5 c/kWh 66/100
62 57069 Vermillion SD 14.5 c/kWh 67/100
63 57070 Viborg SD 14.5 c/kWh
64 57071 Volga SD 14.5 c/kWh
65 57072 Volin SD 14.5 c/kWh
66 57073 Wakonda SD 14.5 c/kWh 67/100
67 57075 Wentworth SD 14.5 c/kWh
68 57076 Winfred SD 14.5 c/kWh
69 57077 Worthing SD 14.5 c/kWh
70 57078 Yankton SD 14.5 c/kWh
71 57101 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh
72 57103 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh
73 57104 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh 67/100
74 57105 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh 67/100
75 57106 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh 66/100
76 57107 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh 67/100
77 57108 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh
78 57109 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh
79 57110 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh 62/100
80 57117 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh 67/100
81 57118 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh
82 57186 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh
83 57189 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh
84 57192 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh
85 57193 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh
86 57194 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh
87 57195 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh
88 57196 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh
89 57197 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh
90 57198 Sioux Falls SD 14.5 c/kWh
91 57201 Watertown SD 14.5 c/kWh 65/100
92 57212 Arlington SD 14.5 c/kWh
93 57213 Astoria SD 14.5 c/kWh
94 57214 Badger SD 14.5 c/kWh
95 57216 Big Stone City SD 14.5 c/kWh
96 57217 Bradley SD 14.5 c/kWh
97 57218 Brandt SD 14.5 c/kWh
98 57219 Bristol SD 14.5 c/kWh
99 57220 Bruce SD 14.5 c/kWh 67/100
100 57221 Bryant SD 14.5 c/kWh

Methodology

Energy cost rankings use EIA residential electricity rate data by utility service area, mapped to ZIP codes. Rates are in cents per kilowatt-hour (c/kWh). The national average is approximately 16-17 c/kWh. High energy costs combined with older housing stock indicate significant homeowner burden.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-08-14.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are energy costs included in home safety?

Energy burden is a key factor in home affordability and livability. ZIP codes with high electricity rates and older housing stock face compounding costs: higher bills, more expensive repairs, and greater risk of deferred maintenance that leads to safety hazards.

How can homeowners reduce energy costs?

Federal and state rebates are available for insulation, heat pumps, weatherization, and solar panels. The Inflation Reduction Act provides up to $14,000 in home energy rebates. Check energystar.gov/rebates for eligibility.

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