How are homes heated in La Valley Township, SD?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in La Valley Township, used by 61.6% (±21.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
11.4% heat with utility gas.
24.6% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 11.4% (±12.8 points)
- Electricity
- 24.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in La Valley Township
| Fuel used most | La Valley Township | Lincoln County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.4% (±12.8 points) | 66.0% | 47.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.3% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 24.6% (±20.2 points) | 25.5% | 32.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 61.6% (±21.2 points) | 7.6% | 15.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.4% (±4.0 points) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.2% | 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 La Valley Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lincoln County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In La Valley Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lincoln County (25.5%).
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 La Valley Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Valley Township | — | 24.6% (±20.2 points) | — |
| Harrisburg | 3.8 mi | 21.8% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Worthing | 4.0 mi | 11.4% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Lincoln County) | 5.5 mi | 22.2% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tea | 6.1 mi | 22.8% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lynn Township (Lincoln County) | 6.4 mi | 9.1% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dayton Township (Lincoln County) | 6.5 mi | 6.9% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springdale Township (Lincoln County) | 7.1 mi | 21.7% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delapre Township | 7.4 mi | 24.8% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lincoln County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Canton Township | 0.0% (±12.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Dayton Township (Lincoln County) | 0.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Delaware Township | 0.0% (±34.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Eden Township (Lincoln County) | 0.0% (±42.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Fairview Township (Lincoln County) | 0.0% (±29.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Grant Township (Lincoln County) | 0.0% (±15.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | La Valley Township | 0.0% (±11.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lincoln Township (Lincoln County) | 0.0% (±20.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lynn Township (Lincoln County) | 0.0% (±17.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Norway Township (Lincoln County) | 0.0% (±31.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Perry Township (Lincoln County) | 0.0% (±7.5 points) |
Showing 11 of 23 places in Lincoln 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 La Valley Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in La Valley Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in La Valley Township, used by 61.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in La Valley Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.2 points) of occupied homes in La Valley Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in La Valley Township have electric heat?
24.6% (±20.2 points) of occupied homes in La Valley Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for La Valley township, Lincoln County, South Dakota (county subdivision:36060, in state:46 county:083).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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Figures last updated on .
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