How are homes heated in Dayton Township (Lincoln County), SD?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Dayton Township (Lincoln County), used by 85.1% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
8.0% heat with utility gas.
6.9% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 8.0% (±7.1 points)
- Electricity
- 6.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Dayton Township (Lincoln County)
| Fuel used most | Dayton Township (Lincoln County) | Lincoln County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.0% (±7.1 points) | 66.0% | 47.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.3% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 6.9% (±5.4 points) | 25.5% | 32.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 85.1% (±9.1 points) | 7.6% | 15.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.2% | 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 Dayton Township (Lincoln County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lincoln County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Dayton Township (Lincoln County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Lincoln County (25.5%).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (32.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Dayton Township (Lincoln County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Township (Lincoln County) | — | 6.9% (±5.4 points) | — |
| Canton | 5.6 mi | 19.9% (±9.7 points) | Higher |
| Springdale Township (Lincoln County) | 6.0 mi | 21.7% (±9.8 points) | Higher |
| Harrisburg | 6.0 mi | 21.8% (±5.9 points) | Higher |
| La Valley Township | 6.5 mi | 24.6% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canton Township | 7.2 mi | 52.1% (±29.7 points) | Higher |
| Worthing | 8.3 mi | 11.4% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lynn Township (Lincoln County) | 8.5 mi | 9.1% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Larchwood | 10 mi | 17.0% (±6.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Canton, SD (19.9%), Springdale Township (Lincoln County), SD (21.7%), Harrisburg, SD (21.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lincoln County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Harrisburg | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lennox | 0.0% (±2.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Tea | 0.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Worthing | 0.0% (±6.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Brooklyn Township | 0.0% (±21.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Canton Township | 0.0% (±12.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Dayton Township (Lincoln County) | 0.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Delaware Township | 0.0% (±34.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Eden Township (Lincoln County) | 0.0% (±42.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Fairview Township (Lincoln County) | 0.0% (±29.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Grant Township (Lincoln County) | 0.0% (±15.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | La Valley Township | 0.0% (±11.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lincoln Township (Lincoln County) | 0.0% (±20.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Lincoln 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 Dayton Township (Lincoln County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Dayton Township (Lincoln County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Dayton Township (Lincoln County), used by 85.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Dayton Township (Lincoln County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes in Dayton Township (Lincoln County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Dayton Township (Lincoln County) have electric heat?
6.9% (±5.4 points) of occupied homes in Dayton Township (Lincoln County) 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 Dayton township, Lincoln County, South Dakota (county subdivision:15620, in state:46 county:083).
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 last updated on .
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