How are homes heated in Tea, SD?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Tea, used by 72.9% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.8% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 72.9% (±7.9 points)
- Electricity
- 22.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Tea
| Fuel used most | Tea | Lincoln County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.9% (±7.9 points) | 66.0% | 47.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.3% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.8% (±7.7 points) | 25.5% | 32.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.3% (±3.2 points) | 7.6% | 15.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.2% | 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 Tea, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lincoln County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (1.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Tea, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lincoln County (25.5%).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (32.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Tea
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea | — | 22.8% (±7.7 points) | — |
| Delapre Township | 1.5 mi | 24.8% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Lincoln County) | 4.6 mi | 22.2% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrisburg | 5.8 mi | 21.8% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Valley Township | 6.1 mi | 24.6% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Minnehaha County) | 6.7 mi | 22.3% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sioux Falls | 7.5 mi | 29.0% (±1.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Home Township | 8.1 mi | 29.8% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lennox | 8.1 mi | 19.7% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lincoln County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Delapre Township | 3.8% (±6.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Springdale Township (Lincoln County) | 3.8% (±4.5 points) |
| 6 | Hudson | 3.5% (±4.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Canton | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Harrisburg | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lennox | 0.0% (±2.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Tea | 0.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Worthing | 0.0% (±6.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Brooklyn Township | 0.0% (±21.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Canton Township | 0.0% (±12.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Dayton Township (Lincoln County) | 0.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Delaware Township | 0.0% (±34.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Eden Township (Lincoln County) | 0.0% (±42.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Lincoln 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 Tea
What is the most common way to heat a home in Tea?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Tea, used by 72.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Tea heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.1 points) of occupied homes in Tea use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Tea have electric heat?
22.8% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes in Tea 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 Tea city, South Dakota (place:63100, 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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