How are homes heated in Miller, SD?

Name: Heating fuel in Miller, SD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Miller, used by 50.3% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.8% heat with utility gas.

34.2% heat with electricity.

10.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.8% (±1.7 points)
Electricity: 34.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 10.8%

Heating fuel in Miller

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Miller	Hand County	South Dakota	United States
Utility gas	1.8% (±1.7 points)	2.7%	47.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	10.8% (±4.9 points)	5.8%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	34.2% (±5.7 points)	37.4%	32.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	50.3% (±7.0 points)	46.5%	15.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±3.9 points)	0.0%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.9% (±1.9 points)	6.7%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.0% (±1.4 points)	0.9%	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 Miller, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Hand County (5.8%).

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

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

In Miller, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Hand County (37.4%).

It is not measurably different from South Dakota (32.4%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Miller

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Miller
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Miller	—	34.2% (±5.7 points)	—
Miller Township (Hand County)	2.1 mi	31.4% (±29.9 points)	Not measurably different
St. Lawrence	2.4 mi	45.5% (±19.5 points)	Not measurably different
St. Lawrence Township	5.7 mi	13.0% (±18.3 points)	Lower
Midland Township	6.5 mi	100.0% (±67.2 points)	Not measurably different
York Township (Hand County)	6.9 mi	100.0% (±72.1 points)	Not measurably different
Greenleaf Township	9.2 mi	100.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Ree Heights	11 mi	7.4% (±12.3 points)	Lower
Grand Township	11 mi	20.5% (±35.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: St. Lawrence Township, SD (13.0%), Ree Heights, SD (7.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Alden Township	37.5% (±43.0 points)
2	Miller	10.8% (±4.9 points)
3	Ree Heights	3.7% (±15.0 points)
4	St. Lawrence	2.3% (±4.1 points)
5 (tie)	Burdette Township	0.0% (±82.3 points)
5 (tie)	Campbell Township	0.0% (±100.0 points)
5 (tie)	Cedar Township	0.0% (±39.7 points)
5 (tie)	Como Township	0.0% (±65.0 points)

Showing 8 of 29 places in Hand 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 Miller

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Miller, used by 50.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Miller heat with oil?

10.8% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Miller use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Miller have electric heat?

34.2% (±5.7 points) of occupied homes in Miller heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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