Residential electricity prices in Lead, SD in March 2025 averaged approximately 12.75 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 25% less than the national average rate of 17.11 ¢/kWh (March 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Lead differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from February 2024 to February 2025 - residential electricity prices in Lead decreased approximately 2%, from 12.07 ¢/kWh to 11.84 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Lead in March 2025 averaged 10.02 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 31% less than the national average rate of 14.57 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Lead natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Lead natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Lead (South Dakota) decreased approximately 4%, from 9.11 $/Mcf (February 2024) to 8.71 $/Mcf (February 2025). [2]
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The city of Lead (South Dakota) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Lead 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 Lead solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Lead 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 Lead, SD in Lawrence County has an approximate population of 3,124. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Lead, SD, or for other information related to utilities in Lead, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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