How are homes heated in Burke, SD?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Burke, used by 57.4% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
8.5% heat with utility gas.
26.1% heat with electricity.
4.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 8.5% (±5.4 points)
- Electricity
- 26.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 4.9%
Heating fuel in Burke
| Fuel used most | Burke | Gregory County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.5% (±5.4 points) | 2.6% | 47.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 4.9% (±3.5 points) | 3.9% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 26.1% (±6.9 points) | 46.4% | 32.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 57.4% (±8.5 points) | 39.6% | 15.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.5% (±2.3 points) | 4.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 1.2% | 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 Burke, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Gregory County (3.9%).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Burke, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Gregory County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (32.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Burke
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke | — | 26.1% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Jones Township | 5.1 mi | 0.0% (±63.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Herrick | 7.0 mi | 20.7% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gregory | 7.2 mi | 67.2% (±7.0 points) | Higher |
| Edens Township | 12 mi | 34.8% (±42.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dallas | 12 mi | 24.0% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Tripp County) | 15 mi | 37.5% (±40.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elliston Township | 15 mi | 0.0% (±75.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Valley Township (Gregory County) | 17 mi | 52.4% (±23.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gregory, SD (67.2%), Pleasant Valley Township (Gregory County), SD (52.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Gregory County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pleasant Valley Township (Gregory County) | 25.4% (±28.0 points) |
| 2 | Star Valley Township (Gregory County) | 10.8% (±13.0 points) |
| 3 | Herrick | 6.9% (±19.3 points) |
| 4 | Burke | 4.9% (±3.5 points) |
| 5 | Fairfax Township | 4.2% (±7.7 points) |
| 6 | Bonesteel | 3.5% (±5.8 points) |
| 7 | Gregory | 3.1% (±2.5 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Dallas | 0.0% (±36.7 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Fairfax | 0.0% (±33.0 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Dixon Township (Gregory County) | 0.0% (±58.2 points) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in Gregory 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 Burke
What is the most common way to heat a home in Burke?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Burke, used by 57.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Burke heat with oil?
4.9% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Burke use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Burke have electric heat?
26.1% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes in Burke 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 Burke city, South Dakota (place:08700, 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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