Best Cities for Solar in South Dakota
South Dakota has 7 tracked locations with an average of 4.7 hrs/day of peak sun and $1,158/year in average solar savings. The best location is Rapid City (57701) with $1,211/year in savings.
7
tracked locations
4.7 hrs
avg peak sun/day
$1,158
avg annual savings
11.2 yrs
avg payback
Solar Data by ZIP Code in South Dakota
| City / ZIP | Peak Sun | 6kW Cost | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City 57701 | 4.9 hrs | $18,600 | $1,211/yr | 10.8 yrs |
| Sturgis 57799 | 4.8 hrs | $18,600 | $1,186/yr | 11 yrs |
| Sioux Falls 57101 | 4.7 hrs | $18,600 | $1,162/yr | 11.2 yrs |
| Pierre 57501 | 4.7 hrs | $18,600 | $1,162/yr | 11.2 yrs |
| Alcester 57001 | 4.6 hrs | $18,600 | $1,137/yr | 11.5 yrs |
| Mobridge 57601 | 4.6 hrs | $18,600 | $1,137/yr | 11.5 yrs |
| Aberdeen 57401 | 4.5 hrs | $18,600 | $1,112/yr | 11.7 yrs |
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: NREL, DSIRE, EIA