How are homes heated in Lake Andes, SD?

Name: Heating fuel in Lake Andes, SD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lake Andes, used by 42.9% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.3% heat with utility gas.

11.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.3% (±2.9 points)
Electricity: 42.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 11.8%

Heating fuel in Lake Andes

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Lake Andes	Charles Mix County	South Dakota	United States
Utility gas	1.3% (±2.9 points)	3.4%	47.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	11.8% (±6.6 points)	5.4%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	42.9% (±12.0 points)	39.3%	32.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	38.7% (±9.8 points)	46.1%	15.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±10.0 points)	2.2%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±10.0 points)	0.2%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±10.0 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.9% (±2.7 points)	2.5%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.5% (±2.7 points)	1.0%	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 Lake Andes, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Charles Mix County (5.4%).

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

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

In Lake Andes, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Charles Mix County (39.3%).

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 Lake Andes

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Lake Andes
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Lake Andes	—	42.9% (±12.0 points)	—
White Swan Township	3.6 mi	60.0% (±11.3 points)	Higher
Goose Lake Township	4.8 mi	28.3% (±23.5 points)	Not measurably different
Ravinia	5.7 mi	9.5% (±12.6 points)	Lower
Pickstown	6.2 mi	51.4% (±9.4 points)	Not measurably different
Plain Center Township	6.3 mi	43.2% (±22.5 points)	Not measurably different
Howard Township (Charles Mix County)	7.6 mi	58.2% (±21.9 points)	Not measurably different
Moore Township	10 mi	38.8% (±28.3 points)	Not measurably different
Highland Township (Charles Mix County)	10 mi	26.7% (±17.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ravinia, SD (9.5%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: White Swan Township, SD (60.0%).

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

Homes heated by fuel oil across Charles Mix County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Rouse Township	35.6% (±32.1 points)
2	Kennedy Township	34.8% (±38.0 points)
3	Goose Lake Township	22.6% (±17.3 points)
4	Geddes	13.1% (±10.8 points)
5	Lake Andes	11.8% (±6.6 points)
6	Howard Township (Charles Mix County)	10.4% (±10.1 points)
7	Ree Township	10.3% (±16.2 points)
8	Pickstown	10.1% (±6.7 points)
9	Lone Tree Township (Charles Mix County)	7.5% (±9.4 points)
10	White Swan Township	5.4% (±4.6 points)
11	Wagner	4.3% (±2.5 points)

Showing 11 of 30 places in Charles Mix 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 Lake Andes

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lake Andes, used by 42.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Lake Andes heat with oil?

11.8% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes in Lake Andes use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Lake Andes have electric heat?

42.9% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes in Lake Andes heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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