How are homes heated in Timber Lake, SD?

Name: Heating fuel in Timber Lake, SD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Timber Lake, used by 59.0% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.6% heat with utility gas.

31.6% heat with electricity.

4.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.6% (±2.5 points)
Electricity: 31.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.9%

Heating fuel in Timber Lake

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Timber Lake	Dewey County	South Dakota	United States
Utility gas	2.6% (±2.5 points)	0.4%	47.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.9% (±4.3 points)	4.4%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	31.6% (±8.9 points)	19.9%	32.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	59.0% (±9.1 points)	74.1%	15.5%	4.9%
Wood	1.9% (±2.7 points)	1.1%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.0 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±9.0 points)	0.0%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±9.0 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 Timber Lake, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Dewey County (4.4%).

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

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

In Timber Lake, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Dewey County (19.9%).

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 Timber Lake

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Timber Lake
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Timber Lake	—	31.6% (±8.9 points)	—
Pleasant Ridge Township	18 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Isabel	18 mi	8.5% (±7.1 points)	Lower
Ridgeland Township	22 mi	0.0% (±58.2 points)	Not measurably different
North Eagle Butte	29 mi	12.7% (±7.1 points)	Lower
McLaughlin	29 mi	16.1% (±9.0 points)	Lower
Wakpala Township	30 mi	14.6% (±12.7 points)	Lower
Eagle Butte	31 mi	46.2% (±9.4 points)	Higher
Mobridge	32 mi	23.4% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Isabel, SD (8.5%), North Eagle Butte, SD (12.7%), McLaughlin, SD (16.1%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Eagle Butte, SD (46.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Eagle Butte	6.3% (±4.1 points)
2	Timber Lake	4.9% (±4.3 points)
3	Isabel	4.3% (±6.5 points)
4	North Eagle Butte	3.5% (±3.7 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 Timber Lake

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Timber Lake, used by 59.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Timber Lake heat with oil?

4.9% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in Timber Lake use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Timber Lake have electric heat?

31.6% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Timber Lake heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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