How are homes heated in Highmore, SD?

Name: Heating fuel in Highmore, SD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Highmore, used by 50.0% (±14.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.9% heat with utility gas.

6.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.9% (±3.3 points)
Electricity: 50.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 6.1%

Heating fuel in Highmore

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Highmore	Hyde County	South Dakota	United States
Utility gas	3.9% (±3.3 points)	3.4%	47.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	6.1% (±7.9 points)	4.4%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	50.0% (±14.0 points)	42.9%	32.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	33.8% (±12.4 points)	41.9%	15.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±10.4 points)	0.0%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±10.4 points)	1.4%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±10.4 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	6.1% (±7.3 points)	6.0%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±10.4 points)	0.0%	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 Highmore, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Hyde County (4.4%).

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

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

In Highmore, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Hyde County (42.9%).

It is also higher than in South Dakota (32.4%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Highmore

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Highmore
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Highmore	—	50.0% (±14.0 points)	—
Valley Township (Hyde County)	12 mi	0.0% (±78.4 points)	Not measurably different
Ree Heights	12 mi	7.4% (±12.3 points)	Lower
Campbell Township	14 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Harrold	15 mi	37.8% (±23.0 points)	Not measurably different
Cedar Township	16 mi	20.9% (±34.3 points)	Not measurably different
Midland Township	16 mi	100.0% (±67.2 points)	Not measurably different
Greenleaf Township	16 mi	100.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Rockdale Township	17 mi	42.9% (±55.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ree Heights, SD (7.4%).

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

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 Highmore

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Highmore, used by 50.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Highmore heat with oil?

6.1% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Highmore use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Highmore have electric heat?

50.0% (±14.0 points) of occupied homes in Highmore heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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