How are homes heated in Mission, SD?

Name: Heating fuel in Mission, SD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Mission, used by 71.8% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.4% heat with utility gas.

0.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.4% (±4.7 points)
Electricity: 71.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.9%

Heating fuel in Mission

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Mission	Todd County	South Dakota	United States
Utility gas	3.4% (±4.7 points)	2.3%	47.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.9% (±1.3 points)	4.7%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	71.8% (±7.9 points)	47.5%	32.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	17.9% (±6.7 points)	36.2%	15.5%	4.9%
Wood	2.4% (±2.9 points)	8.7%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	2.6% (±4.0 points)	0.5%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.1% (±1.7 points)	0.2%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±5.2 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 Mission, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Todd County (4.7%).

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

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

In Mission, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Todd County (47.5%).

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

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Mission

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Mission
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Mission	—	71.8% (±7.9 points)	—
Rosebud	9.1 mi	35.8% (±19.4 points)	Lower
Fairview Township (Mellette County)	12 mi	0.0% (±55.5 points)	Lower
Wood	16 mi	79.2% (±32.3 points)	Not measurably different
St. Francis	17 mi	40.6% (±14.0 points)	Lower
White River	19 mi	30.9% (±16.3 points)	Lower
Surprise Valley Township	19 mi	26.7% (±35.1 points)	Lower
Mosher Township	22 mi	0.0% (±98.3 points)	Not measurably different
Blackpipe Township	24 mi	86.5% (±18.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rosebud, SD (35.8%), Fairview Township (Mellette County), SD (0.0%), St. Francis, SD (40.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Rosebud	11.5% (±11.4 points)
2	St. Francis	5.6% (±6.3 points)
3	Mission	0.9% (±1.3 points)

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 Mission

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Mission, used by 71.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Mission heat with oil?

0.9% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in Mission use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Mission have electric heat?

71.8% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Mission heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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