How are homes heated in Wayne Township (Minnehaha County), SD?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Wayne Township (Minnehaha County), used by 57.0% (±20.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.1% heat with utility gas.
22.3% heat with electricity.
4.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 7.1% (±9.3 points)
- Electricity
- 22.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 4.3%
Heating fuel in Wayne Township (Minnehaha County)
| Fuel used most | Wayne Township (Minnehaha County) | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.1% (±9.3 points) | 64.2% | 47.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 4.3% (±7.2 points) | 0.4% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.3% (±19.1 points) | 28.6% | 32.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 57.0% (±20.3 points) | 4.5% | 15.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 9.3% (±12.9 points) | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 1.1% | 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 Wayne Township (Minnehaha County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Minnehaha County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Wayne Township (Minnehaha County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Minnehaha County (28.6%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (32.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Wayne Township (Minnehaha County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township (Minnehaha County) | — | 22.3% (±19.1 points) | — |
| Wall Lake Township | 4.7 mi | 28.3% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delapre Township | 5.9 mi | 24.8% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benton Township (Minnehaha County) | 6.2 mi | 28.5% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sioux Falls | 6.2 mi | 29.0% (±1.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartford | 6.4 mi | 36.2% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tea | 6.7 mi | 22.8% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crooks | 7.7 mi | 13.2% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartford Township | 8.0 mi | 36.8% (±23.8 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 Minnehaha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland Township (Minnehaha County) | 29.6% (±30.2 points) |
| 2 | Wall Lake Township | 13.8% (±19.1 points) |
| 3 | Wellington Township | 9.7% (±13.5 points) |
| 4 | Valley Springs Township | 7.1% (±10.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Palisade Township | 4.3% (±6.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Wayne Township (Minnehaha County) | 4.3% (±7.2 points) |
| 7 | Sherman | 3.1% (±6.7 points) |
| 8 | Edison Township | 2.9% (±4.5 points) |
| 9 | Humboldt | 1.5% (±1.7 points) |
| 10 | Garretson | 1.4% (±1.5 points) |
| 11 | Split Rock Township | 1.1% (±1.2 points) |
| 12 | Brandon | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
Showing 12 of 34 places in Minnehaha 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 Wayne Township (Minnehaha County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Wayne Township (Minnehaha County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Wayne Township (Minnehaha County), used by 57.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Wayne Township (Minnehaha County) heat with oil?
4.3% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes in Wayne Township (Minnehaha County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Wayne Township (Minnehaha County) have electric heat?
22.3% (±19.1 points) of occupied homes in Wayne Township (Minnehaha County) 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 Wayne township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota (county subdivision:69620, in state:46 county:099).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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Figures last updated on .
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