How are homes heated in Colman, SD?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Colman, used by 49.0% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.4% heat with utility gas.
39.7% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 5.4% (±3.8 points)
- Electricity
- 39.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Colman
| Fuel used most | Colman | Moody County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.4% (±3.8 points) | 29.5% | 47.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 39.7% (±10.4 points) | 26.3% | 32.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 49.0% (±10.8 points) | 33.9% | 15.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 4.2% (±6.4 points) | 5.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 2.1% | 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 Colman, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Moody County (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Colman, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Moody County (26.3%).
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 Colman
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colman | — | 39.7% (±10.4 points) | — |
| Colman Township | 1.1 mi | 25.9% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Egan Township | 5.2 mi | 8.3% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
| Jefferson Township (Moody County) | 5.7 mi | 31.1% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wentworth Township | 6.2 mi | 31.1% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lynn Township (Moody County) | 6.8 mi | 23.8% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brant Lake | 7.4 mi | 16.7% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wentworth | 7.5 mi | 17.5% (±13.7 points) | Lower |
| Clare Township | 7.7 mi | 4.5% (±10.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Egan Township, SD (8.3%), Wentworth, SD (17.5%), Clare Township, SD (4.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Moody County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blinsmon Township | 28.6% (±33.9 points) |
| 2 | Flandreau Township | 4.1% (±6.1 points) |
| 3 | Flandreau | 3.2% (±3.8 points) |
| 4 | Trent | 0.8% (±1.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Colman | 0.0% (±6.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Egan | 0.0% (±25.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Ward | 0.0% (±51.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Alliance Township | 0.0% (±92.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Clare Township | 0.0% (±30.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Colman Township | 0.0% (±19.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Egan Township | 0.0% (±22.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 21 places in Moody 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 Colman
What is the most common way to heat a home in Colman?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Colman, used by 49.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Colman heat with oil?
0.0% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes in Colman use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Colman have electric heat?
39.7% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes in Colman 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 Colman city, South Dakota (place:13220, 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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