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Best Fridges & Freezers for South Dakota

According to Fridge.com, South Dakota residents pay 14.09¢/kWh for electricity. See how this affects your refrigerator costs and find the best fridge for your area.

Electricity Rate

14.09¢/kWh

EIA Jan 2026

Zombie Fridge Cost

$240/yr

Old fridge running cost

Potential Savings

$169/yr

By upgrading to Energy Star

Average FIS Score

89/100

6 locations ranked

Zombie Fridge Alert for South Dakota

An old refrigerator (10+ years) in South Dakota costs approximately $240/year to run. A new Energy Star model costs only $70/year.

Upgrading could save you $169 annually!

Best Refrigerators for Cold Climate

South Dakota is in the Cold climate zone. Based on your 14.09¢/kWh electricity rate, upgrading saves you $169/year.

South Dakota Cities - FIS Rankings

South Dakota Small Towns - FIS Rankings

Towns under 20,000 population with strong kitchen efficiency scores.

Find the Perfect Refrigerator for South Dakota

Based on your electricity rate of 14.09¢/kWh, Energy Star models are highly recommended.

About the Fridge.com Intelligence Score (FIS)

The FIS is a 0-100 score that measures how well a location supports efficient kitchen operation. It considers three key factors:

Grid Efficiency

Local electricity costs vs. Energy Star appliance adoption rates

Nutritional Velocity

Access to fresh food, local markets, and healthy eating patterns

Kitchen Economics

Grocery costs relative to income and storage efficiency