Residential electricity prices in Rapid City, SD in August 2024 averaged approximately 13.85 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 17% less than the national average rate of 16.63 ¢/kWh (August 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Rapid City differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2023 to July 2024 - residential electricity prices in Rapid City increased approximately 3%, from 13.30 ¢/kWh to 13.70 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Rapid City in August 2024 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 23.40 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Rapid City natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Rapid City natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Rapid City (South Dakota) increased approximately 15%, from 16.04 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 18.50 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The city of Rapid City (South Dakota) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Rapid City 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 Rapid City solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Rapid City 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 Rapid City, SD in Pennington County has an approximate population of 67,956. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Rapid City, SD, or for other information related to utilities in Rapid City, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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