How are homes heated in Herreid, SD?

Name: Heating fuel in Herreid, SD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Herreid, used by 41.8% (±13.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

5.9% heat with utility gas.

31.6% heat with electricity.

12.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 5.9% (±7.0 points)
Electricity: 31.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 12.7%

Heating fuel in Herreid

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Herreid	Campbell County	South Dakota	United States
Utility gas	5.9% (±7.0 points)	3.7%	47.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	12.7% (±7.6 points)	9.5%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	31.6% (±11.9 points)	32.5%	32.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	41.8% (±13.8 points)	48.4%	15.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±10.0 points)	1.2%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±10.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±10.0 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	6.3% (±5.7 points)	3.8%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.7% (±2.6 points)	0.8%	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 Herreid, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Campbell County (9.5%).

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

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

In Herreid, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Campbell County (32.5%).

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 Herreid

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Herreid
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Herreid	—	31.6% (±11.9 points)	—
Mound City	7.7 mi	22.9% (±22.8 points)	Not measurably different
Pollock	11 mi	30.0% (±13.1 points)	Not measurably different
Artas	13 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Hague	14 mi	32.4% (±18.2 points)	Not measurably different
Zeeland	15 mi	15.5% (±10.6 points)	Lower
Strasburg	21 mi	41.3% (±10.8 points)	Not measurably different
Eureka	22 mi	16.8% (±6.6 points)	Lower
Selby	23 mi	28.3% (±11.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Zeeland, ND (15.5%), Eureka, SD (16.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Artas	100.0% (±100.0 points)
2	Mound City	25.7% (±25.0 points)
3	Herreid	12.7% (±7.6 points)
4	Pollock	10.0% (±8.9 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 Herreid

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Herreid, used by 41.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Herreid heat with oil?

12.7% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Herreid use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Herreid have electric heat?

31.6% (±11.9 points) of occupied homes in Herreid heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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