How are homes heated in Wessington Springs, SD?

Name: Heating fuel in Wessington Springs, SD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Wessington Springs, used by 57.3% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.7% heat with utility gas.

33.7% heat with electricity.

5.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.7% (±1.8 points)
Electricity: 33.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.8%

Heating fuel in Wessington Springs

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Wessington Springs	Jerauld County	South Dakota	United States
Utility gas	1.7% (±1.8 points)	2.7%	47.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.8% (±4.0 points)	3.4%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	33.7% (±8.9 points)	34.3%	32.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	57.3% (±9.4 points)	56.8%	15.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.9% (±1.3 points)	0.9%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.0 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.6% (±0.9 points)	1.9%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.0 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 Wessington Springs, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Jerauld County (3.4%).

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

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

In Wessington Springs, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Jerauld County (34.3%).

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 Wessington Springs

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Wessington Springs
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Wessington Springs	—	33.7% (±8.9 points)	—
Wessington Springs Township	3.8 mi	60.7% (±26.6 points)	Not measurably different
Chery Township	4.6 mi	0.0% (±69.5 points)	Not measurably different
Anina Township	7.0 mi	0.0% (±92.0 points)	Not measurably different
Viola Township	7.3 mi	64.8% (±22.5 points)	Higher
Lane	7.3 mi	8.3% (±18.2 points)	Lower
Pleasant Township (Jerauld County)	8.5 mi	72.7% (±37.1 points)	Higher
Franklin Township (Jerauld County)	9.4 mi	14.3% (±17.5 points)	Not measurably different
Alpena Township	9.8 mi	54.5% (±35.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lane, SD (8.3%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Viola Township, SD (64.8%), Pleasant Township (Jerauld County), SD (72.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Marlar Township	33.3% (±57.4 points)
2	Chery Township	21.4% (±34.2 points)
3	Wessington Springs	5.8% (±4.0 points)
4	Alpena	1.5% (±2.3 points)
5 (tie)	Lane	0.0% (±75.1 points)
5 (tie)	Alpena Township	0.0% (±78.4 points)
5 (tie)	Anina Township	0.0% (±92.0 points)
5 (tie)	Blaine Township (Jerauld County)	0.0% (±65.0 points)
5 (tie)	Crow Township	0.0% (±86.7 points)

Showing 9 of 16 places in Jerauld 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 Wessington Springs

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Wessington Springs, used by 57.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Wessington Springs heat with oil?

5.8% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in Wessington Springs use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Wessington Springs have electric heat?

33.7% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Wessington Springs heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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