How are homes heated in Castlewood, SD?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Castlewood, used by 73.6% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 73.6% (±7.7 points)
- Electricity
- 25.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Castlewood
| Fuel used most | Castlewood | Hamlin County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.6% (±7.7 points) | 41.9% | 47.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.4% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 25.0% (±7.6 points) | 35.4% | 32.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 17.8% | 15.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 3.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% (±1.4 points) | 0.6% | 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 Castlewood, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Hamlin County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Castlewood, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Hamlin County (35.4%).
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 Castlewood
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlewood | — | 25.0% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Castlewood Township | 3.7 mi | 46.9% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Florence Township (Hamlin County) | 3.7 mi | 17.0% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dempster Township | 5.4 mi | 31.4% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamlin Township | 5.6 mi | 27.6% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hayti Township | 7.9 mi | 76.7% (±30.9 points) | Higher |
| Sheridan Township | 8.2 mi | 12.1% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford Township | 9.4 mi | 32.0% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Estelline Township | 9.5 mi | 29.2% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hayti Township, SD (76.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Hamlin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castlewood Township | 6.3% (±8.0 points) |
| 2 | Estelline Township | 2.3% (±3.1 points) |
| 3 | Hamlin Township | 2.0% (±3.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Bryant | 0.0% (±11.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Castlewood | 0.0% (±8.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Estelline | 0.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Hayti | 0.0% (±11.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Hazel | 0.0% (±37.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Lake Norden | 0.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Brantford Township | 0.0% (±56.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Cleveland Township (Hamlin County) | 0.0% (±27.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 19 places in Hamlin 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 Castlewood
What is the most common way to heat a home in Castlewood?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Castlewood, used by 73.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Castlewood heat with oil?
0.0% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes in Castlewood use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Castlewood have electric heat?
25.0% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Castlewood 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 Castlewood city, South Dakota (place:10500, in state:46).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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