How are homes heated in Elkton, SD?

Name: Heating fuel in Elkton, SD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Elkton, used by 54.6% (±12.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

7.0% heat with utility gas.

28.5% heat with electricity.

4.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 7.0% (±6.2 points)
Electricity: 28.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.8%

Heating fuel in Elkton

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Elkton	Brookings County	South Dakota	United States
Utility gas	7.0% (±6.2 points)	44.9%	47.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.8% (±5.9 points)	1.1%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	28.5% (±10.5 points)	37.6%	32.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	54.6% (±12.7 points)	14.5%	15.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±6.8 points)	0.4%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.8 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	4.5% (±3.8 points)	0.6%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.6% (±1.1 points)	0.9%	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 Elkton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Brookings County (1.1%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Elkton, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Brookings County (37.6%).

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 Elkton

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Elkton
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Elkton	—	28.5% (±10.5 points)	—
Elkton Township	1.1 mi	34.9% (±30.5 points)	Not measurably different
Verdi Township	4.5 mi	15.3% (±12.6 points)	Not measurably different
Parnell Township	5.3 mi	12.3% (±15.1 points)	Not measurably different
Ward	5.6 mi	3.8% (±7.5 points)	Lower
Ward Township	5.6 mi	0.0% (±78.4 points)	Not measurably different
Alton Township	7.6 mi	4.9% (±6.5 points)	Lower
Altona Township	7.6 mi	4.2% (±5.2 points)	Lower
Spring Creek Township	7.9 mi	0.0% (±58.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ward, SD (3.8%), Alton Township, SD (4.9%), Altona Township, MN (4.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
5	Afton Township (Brookings County)	11.7% (±11.8 points)
6	Argo Township	10.3% (±16.7 points)
7	Lake Sinai Township	7.2% (±17.4 points)
8	Bushnell	6.7% (±10.5 points)
9	Alton Township	6.6% (±9.8 points)
10	Laketon Township	6.5% (±9.8 points)
11	Elkton	4.8% (±5.9 points)
12	Bruce	4.7% (±7.9 points)
13	Brookings	0.1% (±0.2 points)
14 (tie)	Aurora	0.0% (±4.0 points)
14 (tie)	Sinai	0.0% (±27.7 points)
14 (tie)	Volga	0.0% (±2.6 points)
14 (tie)	Aurora Township (Brookings County)	0.0% (±35.4 points)

Showing 13 of 31 places in Brookings 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 Elkton

What is the most common way to heat a home in Elkton?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Elkton, used by 54.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Elkton heat with oil?

4.8% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Elkton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Elkton have electric heat?

28.5% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes in Elkton heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkton 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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