How are homes heated in Armour, SD?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Armour, used by 43.6% (±11.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.0% heat with utility gas.
14.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.0% (±3.1 points)
- Electricity
- 43.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 14.9%
Heating fuel in Armour
| Fuel used most | Armour | Douglas County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.0% (±3.1 points) | 2.2% | 47.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 14.9% (±8.9 points) | 10.4% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 43.6% (±11.1 points) | 42.2% | 32.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 38.9% (±11.3 points) | 41.0% | 15.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Armour, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Douglas County (10.4%).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (1.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Armour, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Douglas County (42.2%).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (32.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Armour
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armour | — | 43.6% (±11.1 points) | — |
| Independence Township (Douglas County) | 3.8 mi | 68.4% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Township (Douglas County) | 3.9 mi | 25.0% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Township (Douglas County) | 4.6 mi | 23.5% (±32.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grandview Township (Douglas County) | 5.3 mi | 14.8% (±17.4 points) | Lower |
| Howard Township (Charles Mix County) | 7.5 mi | 58.2% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Corsica | 7.8 mi | 54.4% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kennedy Township | 7.9 mi | 47.8% (±37.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belmont Township (Douglas County) | 9.3 mi | 59.3% (±32.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grandview Township (Douglas County), SD (14.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley Township (Douglas County) | 76.5% (±32.4 points) |
| 2 | East Choteau Township | 44.4% (±44.4 points) |
| 3 | Chester Township (Douglas County) | 37.5% (±23.2 points) |
| 4 | Walnut Grove Township | 21.7% (±21.2 points) |
| 5 | Armour | 14.9% (±8.9 points) |
| 6 | Clark Township (Douglas County) | 11.8% (±19.6 points) |
| 7 | Corsica | 4.2% (±3.5 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Delmont | 0.0% (±23.5 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Belmont Township (Douglas County) | 0.0% (±50.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Garfield Township (Douglas County) | 0.0% (±58.2 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Grandview Township (Douglas County) | 0.0% (±32.3 points) |
Showing 11 of 17 places in Douglas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Armour
What is the most common way to heat a home in Armour?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Armour, used by 43.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Armour heat with oil?
14.9% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Armour use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Armour have electric heat?
43.6% (±11.1 points) of occupied homes in Armour heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Armour city, South Dakota (place:02260, in state:46).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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