How are homes heated in Big Stone City, SD?

Name: Heating fuel in Big Stone City, SD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Big Stone City, used by 46.5% (±12.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

45.0% heat with electricity.

1.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 46.5% (±12.8 points)
Electricity: 45.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.3%

Heating fuel in Big Stone City

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Big Stone City	Grant County	South Dakota	United States
Utility gas	46.5% (±12.8 points)	40.7%	47.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.3% (±1.7 points)	5.0%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	45.0% (±14.2 points)	35.6%	32.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	6.0% (±6.0 points)	15.3%	15.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.3% (±1.2 points)	1.4%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.6 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.6 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±7.6 points)	1.2%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.9% (±1.4 points)	0.7%	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 Big Stone City, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Grant County (5.0%).

It is not measurably different from South Dakota (1.3%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Big Stone City, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Grant County (35.6%).

It is not measurably different from South Dakota (32.4%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Big Stone City

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Big Stone City
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Big Stone City	—	45.0% (±14.2 points)	—
Ortonville	1.5 mi	17.3% (±4.7 points)	Lower
Big Stone Township	2.9 mi	31.9% (±26.0 points)	Not measurably different
Ortonville Township	3.6 mi	3.3% (±5.8 points)	Lower
Big Stone Township	5.4 mi	14.3% (±12.2 points)	Lower
Lockwood Township	5.6 mi	38.9% (±10.8 points)	Not measurably different
Odessa	7.5 mi	6.5% (±11.4 points)	Lower
Yellow Bank Township	8.0 mi	3.6% (±5.2 points)	Lower
Alban Township	8.3 mi	47.4% (±20.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ortonville, MN (17.3%), Ortonville Township, MN (3.3%), Big Stone Township, MN (14.3%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Grant County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
5	Lura Township	13.3% (±23.9 points)
6	Farmington Township (Grant County)	11.8% (±18.8 points)
7	Twin Brooks Township	8.3% (±33.0 points)
8	Twin Brooks	5.9% (±11.5 points)
9	Milbank	5.8% (±4.5 points)
10	Blooming Valley Township	4.7% (±9.9 points)
11	Big Stone City	1.3% (±1.7 points)
12 (tie)	Albee	0.0% (±100.0 points)
12 (tie)	La Bolt	0.0% (±43.3 points)
12 (tie)	Marvin	0.0% (±86.7 points)
12 (tie)	Revillo	0.0% (±29.8 points)
12 (tie)	Adams Township (Grant County)	0.0% (±45.3 points)
12 (tie)	Alban Township	0.0% (±8.8 points)

Showing 13 of 26 places in Grant 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 Big Stone City

What is the most common way to heat a home in Big Stone City?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Big Stone City, used by 46.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Big Stone City heat with oil?

1.3% (±1.7 points) of occupied homes in Big Stone City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Big Stone City have electric heat?

45.0% (±14.2 points) of occupied homes in Big Stone City heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Stone City city, South Dakota

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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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