How are homes heated in Eureka, SD?

Name: Heating fuel in Eureka, SD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Eureka, used by 41.0% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.5% heat with utility gas.

16.8% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.5% (±2.6 points)
Electricity: 16.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 41.0%

Heating fuel in Eureka

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Eureka	McPherson County	South Dakota	United States
Utility gas	2.5% (±2.6 points)	1.7%	47.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	41.0% (±10.1 points)	27.3%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	16.8% (±6.6 points)	21.1%	32.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	34.3% (±10.2 points)	39.7%	15.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±6.1 points)	3.6%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	1.3% (±2.3 points)	0.5%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.5% (±2.5 points)	3.5%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.8% (±1.8 points)	2.5%	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 Eureka, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in McPherson County (27.3%).

It is also higher than in South Dakota (1.3%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Eureka, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from McPherson County (21.1%).

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 Eureka

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Eureka
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Eureka	—	16.8% (±6.6 points)	—
Artas	12 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Hosmer	15 mi	13.6% (±9.1 points)	Not measurably different
Modena Township	16 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Venturia	16 mi	95.0% (±10.1 points)	Higher
Zeeland	17 mi	15.5% (±10.6 points)	Not measurably different
Sangamon Township	20 mi	0.0% (±49.2 points)	Not measurably different
Bowdle Township	21 mi	0.0% (±75.1 points)	Not measurably different
Long Lake	21 mi	77.8% (±45.5 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Venturia, ND (95.0%), Long Lake, SD (77.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Hoffman Township	61.5% (±46.8 points)
2	Eureka	41.0% (±10.1 points)
3	Leola	29.2% (±10.2 points)
4 (tie)	Long Lake	0.0% (±86.7 points)
4 (tie)	Wetonka	0.0% (±100.0 points)
4 (tie)	Carl Township	0.0% (±82.3 points)
4 (tie)	Wachter Township	0.0% (±100.0 points)
4 (tie)	Weber Township	0.0% (±58.2 points)

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 Eureka

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

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Eureka, used by 41.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Eureka heat with oil?

41.0% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes in Eureka use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Eureka have electric heat?

16.8% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes in Eureka heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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