How much does smoking cost in South Dakota? (2026)
$9.94
average pack in South Dakota (Jan 2026), #30 most expensive of 51. State excise $1.53 + federal $1.01.
$3,628a year for a pack a day
4.7%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$45,747roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real South Dakota prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $26,792 | $56,888 |
| 2006 | $46,278 | $183,470 |
| 1996 | $56,790 | $287,070 |
Monthly, through December 2025. S&P 500 total returns with dividends (A. Damodaran, NYU Stern). Historical illustration, not a prediction.
50+ years of pack prices in South Dakota
| 1970 | $0.39 |
| 1980 | $0.62 |
| 1990 | $1.50 |
| 2000 | $3.04 |
| 2010 | $5.88 |
| 2020 | $6.50 |
| 2026 | $9.94 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In South Dakota, 13.7% of adults smoke, down from 23.0% in 2011. 25.4% are former smokers: more people in South Dakota have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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