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ABottom line
A lower-half market with bid estimates 69% below the typical state.
Short answer
South Dakota is in the lower half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of septic systems search demand, with 17 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $3.31, 69% below the typical state ($10.60). Advertisers bid less here than in most states.
BTop searches
What people in South Dakota search for
The most-searched septic systems terms in South Dakota, ranked by Google's monthly search range and then by bid. Close variants (the same words in a different order) are shown once, and brand, retailer and DIY searches are left out.
| Search term | Monthly searches in South Dakota | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| septic tank pumping near meNear me | 100-1K | $5.21 |
| septic system pumping near meNear me | 100-1K | $5.21 |
| septic tank | 100-1K | $1.42 |
| septics | 100-1K | $1.30 |
| septic maintenance near meNear me | 10-100 | $4.00 |
| septic tank additives | 10-100 | $2.63 |
| septic tanks for sale | 10-100 | $2.01 |
| septic tank treatment | 10-100 | $0.93 |
| septic system treatment | 10-100 | $0.93 |
| septic tank riser | 10-100 | $0.73 |
| riser for septic system | 10-100 | $0.73 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, South Dakota, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Bids are Google's high-range top-of-page estimates, not cost per lead. Urgent and Near me tags are matched from the words in each term. Method.
CWhat it means
What this means for a septic company in South Dakota
- C1 Bids run below the typical state.A $3.31 median bid estimate is 69% under the typical state. Bid estimates are not what a lead costs.What to doTest any paid campaign on cost per booked job before scaling it.
- C2 Total demand is modest.Each lead carries more weight, so tracking every one to a booked job matters more than chasing volume.What to doOne well-built site with strong service pages can often cover the whole state.
- C3 3 of the top 11 terms are "near me" searches.Proximity drives a large share of demand.What to doYour Google Business Profile, service area and reviews carry real weight.
DHow South Dakota compares
South Dakota against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Hawaii | 17 | $16.20 | 52 |
| 48 | North Dakota | 17 | $6.53 | 94 |
| 49 | South Dakota | 17 | $3.31 | 81 |
| 50 | Wyoming | 17 | $2.97 | 128 |
| 51 | District of Columbia | 15 | $5.76 | 95 |
| Typical state (median) | $10.60 | 100 |
Google's ranges are wide, so states close together should be treated as similar. Method.
EWhere to start
Where to start
The full playbook for septic companies, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a septic company get more customers?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in South Dakota
Google Ads Keyword Planner, South Dakota, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology