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ABottom line
A lower-half market with bid estimates 22% 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 medical practices search demand, with 28 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $5.35, 22% below the typical state ($6.86). Advertisers bid less here than in most states.
BTop searches
What people in South Dakota search for
The most-searched medical practices 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 |
|---|---|---|
| urgent care near meUrgentNear me | 1K-10K | $5.35 |
| black hills pediatric | 100-1K | $18.00 |
| near me eye doctorNear me | 100-1K | $12.34 |
| dermatologist | 100-1K | $9.00 |
| sanford dermatology | 100-1K | $9.00 |
| pediatrician | 100-1K | $7.00 |
| doctor near meNear me | 100-1K | $5.99 |
| primary care provider | 100-1K | $5.59 |
| walk in clinic near meNear me | 100-1K | $5.36 |
| walk in medical clinic near meNear me | 100-1K | $5.36 |
| medical clinic near meNear me | 100-1K | $5.00 |
| urgent care hoursUrgent | 100-1K | $5.00 |
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 medical practice in South Dakota
- C1 Bids run below the typical state.A $5.35 median bid estimate is 22% 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 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $12.34 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 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.
- C4 6 of the top 12 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.
- C5 Urgent searches make the top list 2 times.Response speed decides who wins those calls.What to doAnswer live, and have after-hours coverage.
- C6 Search demand per resident is below the national average.Index 29, where 100 is the US average.What to doPlan targets on the state’s own numbers, not national averages.
DHow South Dakota compares
South Dakota against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Vermont | 29 | $6.06 | 43 |
| 47 | Montana | 28 | $7.50 | 47 |
| 48 | South Dakota | 28 | $5.35 | 29 |
| 49 | Wyoming | 24 | $8.32 | 41 |
| 50 | North Dakota | 21 | $7.03 | 44 |
| Typical state (median) | $6.86 | 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 medical practices, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can an independent medical practice get more patients?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in South Dakota
Google Ads Keyword Planner, South Dakota, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology