Bitcoin Mining Profit in South Dakota

At South Dakota's average industrial electricity price of 8.65¢ per kWh, a 200 TH/s machine using 3,500 W would lose about $0.83 a day at today's hashprice ($32.85 per PH/s a day, bitcoin $77,618). At the household price of 13.32¢ it would lose $4.75 a day. Break-even: 7.66¢ (US) per kWh. South Dakota ranks 36 of 64 US states and Canadian provinces for mining on electricity cost.

Network and price Nov 1, 2026, 20:16 UTC · electricity: EIA Electric Power Annual 2025, Table 2.10

Hashprice

$32.85

per PH/s per day

Break-even power

7.66¢

US$ per kWh, 17.5 J/TH

Industrial price

8.65¢

per kWh (2025 avg)

Profit per machine

−$0.83

a day, 200 TH/s · rank 36/64

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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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West Virginia−$0.37 Oregon−$0.45 Missouri−$0.49 Ohio−$0.61 Utah−$0.66 Michigan−$0.71 Wyoming−$0.83 Indiana−$0.84 Florida−$1.05 Wisconsin−$1.07 Colorado−$1.14 Ontario−$1.26

Bitcoin Mining in South Dakota: FAQ

Is bitcoin mining profitable in South Dakota?

At today's numbers, not at the average industrial rate: a 200 TH/s machine would lose about $0.83 a day. At household rates it would lose $4.75 a day. Miners with cheaper contracts or more efficient machines do better.

How much does electricity cost in South Dakota?

The US Energy Information Administration's 2025 averages for South Dakota: 13.32¢ per kWh for homes, 10.61¢ for businesses and 8.65¢ for industry (US average: 17.23¢, 13.37¢ and 8.51¢).

Is bitcoin mining legal in South Dakota?

Yes. We found no state law aimed specifically at bitcoin mining in South Dakota; local zoning and noise rules apply as for any industrial or data-centre use.

What is the break-even electricity price for mining?

7.66¢ (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.