Bitcoin Mining Profit in North Dakota
At North Dakota's average industrial electricity price of 7.59¢ per kWh, a 200 TH/s machine using 3,500 W would make about $0.07 a day at today's hashprice ($32.87 per PH/s a day, bitcoin $77,672). At the household price of 11.82¢ it would lose $3.49 a day. Break-even: 7.67¢ (US) per kWh. North Dakota ranks 18 of 64 US states and Canadian provinces for mining on electricity cost.
Network and price Nov 1, 2026, 20:15 UTC · electricity: EIA Electric Power Annual 2025, Table 2.10
Your mining profit in North Dakota
Assumes 144 blocks a day, today's fees per block and no change in difficulty or price. Hardware, cooling, hosting and taxes are not included. Example machine: 200 TH/s at 3,500 W (17.5 J/TH).
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Bitcoin Mining in North Dakota: FAQ
Is bitcoin mining profitable in North Dakota?
At today's numbers, yes at industrial rates: about $0.07 a day per 200 TH/s machine before hardware, cooling and hosting costs. At household rates it would lose $3.49 a day. Miners with cheaper contracts or more efficient machines do better.
How much does electricity cost in North Dakota?
The US Energy Information Administration's 2025 averages for North Dakota: 11.82¢ per kWh for homes, 7.36¢ for businesses and 7.59¢ for industry (US average: 17.23¢, 13.37¢ and 8.51¢).
Is bitcoin mining legal in North Dakota?
Yes. We found no state law aimed specifically at bitcoin mining in North Dakota; local zoning and noise rules apply as for any industrial or data-centre use.
What is the break-even electricity price for mining?
7.67¢ (US) per kWh for a 17.5 J/TH machine at today's hashprice; about 10.32¢ for a 13 J/TH machine. It changes every day with the price, fees and network hashrate.
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