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South Dakota pool estimate

Inground Pool Cost in South Dakota (2026)

Building an inground pool in South Dakota runs in line with the national average on labor and materials, which we apply to the pool shell. With about a 6-month swim season and residential power around 13¢/kWh, where you live shapes both the build price and what it costs to run.

A typical 400 sq ft gunite pool in South Dakota

20 ft × 20 ft, 5 ft average depth, standard (flat) excavation, no add-ons — a clean baseline before you customize.

Estimated all-in cost
$42k – $56k
Footprint
400 sq ft
Base shell
$49,000
Equipment + finish + dig
Midpoint
$49,000
Local labor
100%
vs. national baseline (100%)
  • Estimate for pre-qualification, not a quote; price varies by contractor, location, and season.

Last updated June 30, 2026

Gunite vs. fiberglass vs. vinyl in South Dakota

Same 400 sq ft pool, priced three ways with South Dakota's labor rates.

Gunite (concrete)
$42k – $56k
Fiberglass
$39k – $53k
Vinyl liner
$29k – $39k

Estimate your pool in South Dakota

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Estimated total cost
$54,466–$73,690
Build: 8–12 weeks
Low $54kMost likely ~$64,078High $74k
WHERE THE MONEY GOES · at ~$64,078
Shell & construction
$55,720
Excavation
$8,358
Then budget $1,800–$3,600/yr to run it.Upkeep costs →
iEstimate for pre-qualification, not a quote; price varies by contractor, location, and season.
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Already have a pool? Running costs in South Dakota hinge on the same local power price — see monthly maintenance and heating costs. Or head back to the national pool cost calculator.