How are homes heated in Sisseton, SD?

Name: Heating fuel in Sisseton, SD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Sisseton, used by 51.3% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.1% heat with utility gas.

7.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.1% (±1.6 points)
Electricity: 51.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 7.9%

Heating fuel in Sisseton

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Sisseton	Roberts County	South Dakota	United States
Utility gas	2.1% (±1.6 points)	1.4%	47.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	7.9% (±3.7 points)	7.2%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	51.3% (±6.5 points)	39.8%	32.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	37.7% (±5.8 points)	48.2%	15.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±2.5 points)	1.7%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.0% (±1.4 points)	1.0%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±2.5 points)	0.7%	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 Sisseton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Roberts County (7.2%).

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

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

In Sisseton, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Roberts County (39.8%).

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 Sisseton

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Sisseton
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Sisseton	—	51.3% (±6.5 points)	—
Sisseton Township (Roberts County)	1.9 mi	32.8% (±13.8 points)	Lower
Goodwill Township	4.6 mi	42.4% (±12.7 points)	Not measurably different
Grant Township (Roberts County)	5.9 mi	56.5% (±26.7 points)	Not measurably different
Long Hollow Township	6.0 mi	19.3% (±14.2 points)	Lower
Dry Wood Lake Township	6.2 mi	92.3% (±34.4 points)	Higher
Easter Township	7.4 mi	28.0% (±39.6 points)	Not measurably different
Enterprise Township (Roberts County)	7.6 mi	44.0% (±39.1 points)	Not measurably different
Peever	9.4 mi	20.8% (±23.2 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sisseton Township (Roberts County), SD (32.8%), Long Hollow Township, SD (19.3%), Peever, SD (20.8%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dry Wood Lake Township, SD (92.3%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
10	Minnesota Township	13.5% (±19.2 points)
11	Long Hollow Township	12.5% (±15.5 points)
12	Claire City	11.1% (±12.6 points)
13	Ortley Township	8.9% (±14.5 points)
14	Wilmot	8.8% (±9.1 points)
15	Victor Township (Roberts County)	8.1% (±7.9 points)
16	Sisseton	7.9% (±3.7 points)
17	Garfield Township (Roberts County)	4.9% (±11.3 points)
18	Spring Grove Township	4.2% (±8.3 points)
19	Summit	2.5% (±2.8 points)
20	Harmon Township	2.2% (±3.5 points)
21	White Rock Township	2.1% (±5.2 points)
22	Peever	1.9% (±3.9 points)

Showing 13 of 40 places in Roberts 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 Sisseton

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Sisseton, used by 51.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Sisseton heat with oil?

7.9% (±3.7 points) of occupied homes in Sisseton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Sisseton have electric heat?

51.3% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Sisseton heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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