How are homes heated in Avon, SD?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Avon, used by 50.7% (±11.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.8% heat with utility gas.
2.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.8% (±2.9 points)
- Electricity
- 50.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.7%
Heating fuel in Avon
| Fuel used most | Avon | Bon Homme County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.8% (±2.9 points) | 8.6% | 47.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.7% (±3.4 points) | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 50.7% (±11.7 points) | 45.3% | 32.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 44.7% (±11.2 points) | 38.0% | 15.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±10.8 points) | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±10.8 points) | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±10.8 points) | 0.4% | 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 Avon, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Bon Homme County (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Avon, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Bon Homme County (45.3%).
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 Avon
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | — | 50.7% (±11.7 points) | — |
| Lone Tree Township (Charles Mix County) | 5.5 mi | 27.5% (±22.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dante | 6.8 mi | 38.9% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rouse Township | 7.9 mi | 9.6% (±14.9 points) | Lower |
| Tyndall | 9.9 mi | 46.3% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lawrence Township (Charles Mix County) | 11 mi | 18.9% (±14.4 points) | Lower |
| Choteau Creek Township | 11 mi | 50.9% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ree Township | 12 mi | 27.6% (±29.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wagner | 13 mi | 48.2% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rouse Township, SD (9.6%), Lawrence Township (Charles Mix County), SD (18.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Bon Homme County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyndall | 6.6% (±3.4 points) |
| 2 | Scotland | 5.7% (±4.1 points) |
| 3 | Springfield | 4.9% (±4.8 points) |
| 4 | Avon | 2.7% (±3.4 points) |
| 5 | Tabor | 0.6% (±1.5 points) |
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 Avon
What is the most common way to heat a home in Avon?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Avon, used by 50.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Avon heat with oil?
2.7% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in Avon use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Avon have electric heat?
50.7% (±11.7 points) of occupied homes in Avon 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 Avon city, South Dakota (place:02900, 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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