What does solar cost in South Dakota?

Solar Panel Costs in South Dakota vary by location. 238 solar installers operate across 375 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many solar installers are in South Dakota?

South Dakota has approximately 238 solar installers across 375 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for solar in South Dakota?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in South Dakota is ZIP 57022 with a score of 90/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is South Dakota a good market for solar?

South Dakota rates as a challenging market for solar with an average opportunity score of 34/100. The score factors in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition across 375 scored ZIP codes.

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Solar Panel Costs in South Dakota

Aggregated from 375 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in SD ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Challenging

900 Thousand

Total Population

$67 Thousand

Avg Median Income

238

Registered Solar Installers

South Dakota has 238 registered solar installers across 375 ZIP codes, serving a population of 900 Thousand. Median household income averages $67,085 — 7,915 below the national median.

Hard market. The 34/100 average reflects real headwinds: permit costs, thin population density, or low foot traffic in most ZIP codes. The top performers are outliers, not the norm. Average competition density: 0.6 businesses per ZIP.

Top ZIP Codes in South Dakota

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ZIP 57022 Pop. 5.5 Thousand

$100 Thousand

med. income

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ZIP 57110 Pop. 22 Thousand

$87 Thousand

med. income

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ZIP 57702 Pop. 36 Thousand

$86 Thousand

med. income

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ZIP 57730 Pop. 5.6 Thousand

$82 Thousand

med. income

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ZIP 57252 Pop. 4.9 Thousand

$70 Thousand

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ZIP 57744 Pop. 2.2 Thousand

$110 Thousand

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ZIP 57025 Pop. 3.2 Thousand

$88 Thousand

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ZIP 57003 Pop. 2.2 Thousand

$110 Thousand

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ZIP 57580 Pop. 4.3 Thousand

$68 Thousand

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#10

ZIP 57401 Pop. 32 Thousand

$68 Thousand

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Best Markets

See the top 20 ZIP codes in South Dakota ranked by opportunity score with full breakdowns.

Best Solar Installers Markets in South Dakota

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Data sources: Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022, FDIC Summary of Deposits 2023.