How are homes heated in Onida, SD?

Name: Heating fuel in Onida, SD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Onida, used by 42.5% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

25.0% heat with electricity.

2.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 42.5% (±7.3 points)
Electricity: 25.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.4%

Heating fuel in Onida

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Onida	Sully County	South Dakota	United States
Utility gas	42.5% (±7.3 points)	28.3%	47.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.4% (±2.7 points)	3.3%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	25.0% (±8.3 points)	43.6%	32.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	28.8% (±8.3 points)	23.9%	15.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±8.2 points)	0.0%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±8.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±8.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.4% (±1.8 points)	0.6%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±8.2 points)	0.3%	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 Onida, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Sully County (3.3%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Onida, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Sully County (43.6%).

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 Onida

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Onida
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Onida	—	25.0% (±8.3 points)	—
Agar	9.3 mi	27.5% (±21.8 points)	Not measurably different
Blunt	14 mi	41.6% (±18.6 points)	Not measurably different
Harrold	20 mi	37.8% (±23.0 points)	Not measurably different
Gettysburg	22 mi	22.8% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different
Valley Township (Hyde County)	24 mi	0.0% (±78.4 points)	Not measurably different
Pierre	26 mi	36.3% (±4.6 points)	Higher
Fort Pierre	28 mi	19.1% (±7.9 points)	Not measurably different
Lebanon	29 mi	0.0% (±50.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pierre, SD (36.3%).

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

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 Onida

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Onida, used by 42.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Onida heat with oil?

2.4% (±2.7 points) of occupied homes in Onida use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Onida have electric heat?

25.0% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes in Onida heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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