Residential electricity prices in 57201 in August 2026 averaged approximately 15.15 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 17% less than the national average rate of 18.16 ¢/kWh (August 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 57201 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2025 to July 2026 - residential electricity prices in 57201 increased approximately 6%, from 14.45 ¢/kWh to 15.37 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 57201 in August 2026 averaged 18.07 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 33% less than the national average rate of 27.05 $/Mcf (August 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Watertown natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 57201 (Watertown, SD) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Watertown (South Dakota) decreased approximately 9%, from 19.60 $/Mcf (July 2025) to 17.77 $/Mcf (July 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Watertown solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Watertown levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The ZIP code 57201 is associated with the city of Watertown, SD in Codington County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 57201, or for other information related to utilities in South Dakota, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Approximately 13 percent of total U.S. residential electricity consumption in 2011 was for lighting.
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