How are homes heated in Oacoma, SD?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Oacoma, used by 58.3% (±11.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.1% heat with utility gas.
0.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 4.1% (±5.7 points)
- Electricity
- 58.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.4%
Heating fuel in Oacoma
| Fuel used most | Oacoma | Lyman County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.1% (±5.7 points) | 3.1% | 47.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.4% (±1.2 points) | 2.6% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 58.3% (±11.7 points) | 45.9% | 32.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 37.2% (±10.4 points) | 45.5% | 15.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | 0.6% | 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 Oacoma, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lyman County (2.6%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (1.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Oacoma, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lyman County (45.9%).
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 Oacoma
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oacoma | — | 58.3% (±11.7 points) | — |
| Chamberlain | 1.9 mi | 63.0% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chamberlain Township | 3.6 mi | 56.0% (±28.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oacoma Township | 4.8 mi | 68.2% (±36.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brule Township (Brule County) | 6.3 mi | 73.7% (±25.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Point Township | 7.0 mi | 67.3% (±28.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pukwana Township | 8.5 mi | 54.2% (±46.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pukwana | 9.2 mi | 22.0% (±11.0 points) | Lower |
| Red Lake Township | 10 mi | 92.2% (±14.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pukwana, SD (22.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Red Lake Township, SD (92.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lyman County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennebec | 9.0% (±11.9 points) |
| 2 | Presho | 7.1% (±9.6 points) |
| 3 | Oacoma | 0.4% (±1.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Reliance | 0.0% (±37.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Bailey Township | 0.0% (±67.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Iona Township | 0.0% (±78.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Oacoma Township | 0.0% (±55.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Rex Township | 0.0% (±98.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Vivian Township | 0.0% (±35.0 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 Oacoma
What is the most common way to heat a home in Oacoma?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Oacoma, used by 58.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Oacoma heat with oil?
0.4% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in Oacoma use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Oacoma have electric heat?
58.3% (±11.7 points) of occupied homes in Oacoma 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 Oacoma town, South Dakota (place:46180, in state:46).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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