How are homes heated in Herman Township, SD?

Name: Heating fuel in Herman Township, SD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Herman Township, used by 45.2% (±13.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

25.1% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 45.2% (±13.9 points)
Electricity: 25.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Herman Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Herman Township	Lake County	South Dakota	United States
Utility gas	45.2% (±13.9 points)	50.9%	47.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±5.9 points)	0.6%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	25.1% (±12.2 points)	28.1%	32.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	21.3% (±11.6 points)	17.3%	15.5%	4.9%
Wood	3.4% (±3.6 points)	0.7%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	4.3% (±6.7 points)	2.3%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.7% (±1.1 points)	0.1%	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 Herman Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lake County (0.6%).

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

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

In Herman Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lake County (28.1%).

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 Herman Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Herman Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Herman Township	—	25.1% (±12.2 points)	—
Madison	4.6 mi	30.5% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different
Winfred Township	5.2 mi	0.0% (±29.5 points)	Not measurably different
Lake View Township	6.0 mi	24.4% (±10.9 points)	Not measurably different
Farmington Township (Lake County)	6.2 mi	0.0% (±39.2 points)	Not measurably different
Orland Township	6.4 mi	72.7% (±39.7 points)	Higher
Concord Township	8.5 mi	0.0% (±42.2 points)	Not measurably different
Le Roy Township	8.7 mi	35.5% (±20.5 points)	Not measurably different
Clarno Township	9.0 mi	100.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Orland Township, SD (72.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
6 (tie)	Nunda	0.0% (±58.2 points)
6 (tie)	Ramona	0.0% (±14.7 points)
6 (tie)	Badus Township	0.0% (±47.5 points)
6 (tie)	Clarno Township	0.0% (±100.0 points)
6 (tie)	Concord Township	0.0% (±42.2 points)
6 (tie)	Farmington Township (Lake County)	0.0% (±39.2 points)
6 (tie)	Herman Township	0.0% (±5.9 points)
6 (tie)	Lake View Township	0.0% (±7.0 points)
6 (tie)	Le Roy Township	0.0% (±31.9 points)
6 (tie)	Nunda Township	0.0% (±42.8 points)
6 (tie)	Orland Township	0.0% (±78.4 points)
6 (tie)	Rutland Township	0.0% (±24.1 points)
6 (tie)	Summit Township (Lake County)	0.0% (±28.3 points)

Showing 13 of 21 places in Lake 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 Herman Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Herman Township, used by 45.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Herman Township heat with oil?

0.0% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Herman Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Herman Township have electric heat?

25.1% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes in Herman Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Herman township, Lake County, 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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