How are homes heated in McLaughlin, SD?

Name: Heating fuel in McLaughlin, SD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in McLaughlin, used by 64.9% (±10.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

16.1% heat with electricity.

19.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.0% (±11.2 points)
Electricity: 16.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 19.0%

Heating fuel in McLaughlin

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	McLaughlin	Corson County	South Dakota	United States
Utility gas	0.0% (±11.2 points)	1.9%	47.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	19.0% (±8.9 points)	5.4%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	16.1% (±9.0 points)	8.9%	32.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	64.9% (±10.0 points)	81.9%	15.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±11.2 points)	0.4%	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)	0.3%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±11.2 points)	0.8%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±11.2 points)	0.4%	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 McLaughlin, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Corson County (5.4%).

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

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

In McLaughlin, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Corson County (8.9%).

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

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near McLaughlin

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with McLaughlin
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
McLaughlin	—	16.1% (±9.0 points)	—
Wakpala Township	13 mi	14.6% (±12.7 points)	Not measurably different
Selfridge	17 mi	17.4% (±15.1 points)	Not measurably different
Fort Yates	21 mi	13.5% (±18.0 points)	Not measurably different
Ridgeland Township	22 mi	0.0% (±58.2 points)	Not measurably different
Pollock	26 mi	30.0% (±13.1 points)	Not measurably different
Mobridge	26 mi	23.4% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different
McIntosh	27 mi	8.0% (±8.2 points)	Not measurably different
Timber Lake	29 mi	31.6% (±8.9 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Timber Lake, SD (31.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Rolling Green Township	57.1% (±57.1 points)
2	Prairie View Township	33.3% (±44.6 points)
3	McLaughlin	19.0% (±8.9 points)
4	Morristown	5.6% (±7.3 points)
5	McIntosh	2.0% (±4.6 points)
6 (tie)	Custer Township (Corson County)	0.0% (±86.7 points)
6 (tie)	Pleasant Ridge Township	0.0% (±100.0 points)
6 (tie)	Ridgeland Township	0.0% (±58.2 points)
6 (tie)	Wakpala Township	0.0% (±40.6 points)

Showing 9 of 10 places in Corson 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 McLaughlin

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in McLaughlin, used by 64.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in McLaughlin heat with oil?

19.0% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in McLaughlin use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in McLaughlin have electric heat?

16.1% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes in McLaughlin heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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