How are homes heated in Viborg, SD?

Name: Heating fuel in Viborg, SD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Viborg, used by 66.1% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.2% heat with utility gas.

3.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 6.2% (±4.4 points)
Electricity: 66.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.9%

Heating fuel in Viborg

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Viborg	Turner County	South Dakota	United States
Utility gas	6.2% (±4.4 points)	29.0%	47.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.9% (±2.9 points)	3.9%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	66.1% (±7.7 points)	35.6%	32.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	21.1% (±6.0 points)	27.1%	15.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±5.6 points)	2.7%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.6 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±5.6 points)	1.0%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.8% (±2.8 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 Viborg, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Turner County (3.9%).

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

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

In Viborg, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Turner County (35.6%).

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 Viborg

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Viborg
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Viborg	—	66.1% (±7.7 points)	—
Daneville Township	3.3 mi	29.8% (±34.1 points)	Lower
Swan Lake Township	3.7 mi	37.9% (±22.3 points)	Lower
Centerville Township (Turner County)	5.3 mi	9.3% (±10.5 points)	Lower
Turner Township	5.7 mi	73.3% (±17.8 points)	Not measurably different
Turkey Valley Township	7.1 mi	36.2% (±24.1 points)	Lower
Irene	7.2 mi	43.5% (±11.4 points)	Lower
Centerville	7.3 mi	21.5% (±7.2 points)	Lower
Hurley	7.4 mi	30.4% (±9.5 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Daneville Township, SD (29.8%), Swan Lake Township, SD (37.9%), Centerville Township (Turner County), SD (9.3%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
7 (tie)	Centerville Township (Turner County)	8.4% (±8.1 points)
7 (tie)	Spring Valley Township (Turner County)	8.4% (±10.1 points)
9	Turner Township	8.0% (±8.8 points)
10	Rosefield Township	6.9% (±8.8 points)
11	Marion Township	5.7% (±7.7 points)
12	Monroe Township	4.1% (±5.9 points)
13	Viborg	3.9% (±2.9 points)
14	Marion	3.3% (±2.6 points)
15 (tie)	Centerville	0.0% (±6.3 points)
15 (tie)	Davis	0.0% (±43.3 points)
15 (tie)	Dolton	0.0% (±65.0 points)
15 (tie)	Monroe	0.0% (±16.9 points)
15 (tie)	Parker	0.0% (±4.7 points)

Showing 13 of 27 places in Turner 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 Viborg

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Viborg, used by 66.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Viborg heat with oil?

3.9% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in Viborg use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Viborg have electric heat?

66.1% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes in Viborg heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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