Residential electricity prices in Box Elder, SD in January 2025 averaged approximately 12.09 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 24% less than the national average rate of 15.95 ¢/kWh (January 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Box Elder differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2023 to December 2024 - residential electricity prices in Box Elder increased approximately 5%, from 11.80 ¢/kWh to 12.42 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Box Elder in January 2025 averaged 8.13 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 34% less than the national average rate of 12.34 $/Mcf (January 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Box Elder natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Box Elder natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Box Elder (South Dakota) decreased approximately 5%, from 8.17 $/Mcf (December 2023) to 7.77 $/Mcf (December 2024). [2]
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The city of Box Elder (South Dakota) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Box Elder values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Box Elder solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Box Elder levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The city of Box Elder, SD in Pennington County has an approximate population of 7,800. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Box Elder, SD, or for other information related to utilities in Box Elder, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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