How are homes heated in White Swan Township, SD?

Name: Heating fuel in White Swan Township, SD, 2020–2024
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in White Swan Township, used by 60.0% (±11.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.0% heat with utility gas.

5.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.0% (±2.7 points)
Electricity: 60.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.4%

Heating fuel in White Swan Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	White Swan Township	Charles Mix County	South Dakota	United States
Utility gas	2.0% (±2.7 points)	3.4%	47.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.4% (±4.6 points)	5.4%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	60.0% (±11.3 points)	39.3%	32.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	32.7% (±10.8 points)	46.1%	15.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±11.5 points)	2.2%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±11.5 points)	0.2%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±11.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±11.5 points)	2.5%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±11.5 points)	1.0%	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 White Swan Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Charles Mix County (5.4%).

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

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

In White Swan Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Charles Mix County (39.3%).

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 White Swan Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with White Swan Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
White Swan Township	—	60.0% (±11.3 points)	—
Pickstown	2.9 mi	51.4% (±9.4 points)	Not measurably different
Lake Andes	3.6 mi	42.9% (±12.0 points)	Lower
Ravinia	6.8 mi	9.5% (±12.6 points)	Lower
Plain Center Township	7.2 mi	43.2% (±22.5 points)	Not measurably different
Goose Lake Township	8.0 mi	28.3% (±23.5 points)	Lower
Highland Township (Charles Mix County)	8.7 mi	26.7% (±17.2 points)	Lower
Star Valley Township (Gregory County)	10.0 mi	32.4% (±26.1 points)	Not measurably different
Howard Township (Charles Mix County)	11 mi	58.2% (±21.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Andes, SD (42.9%), Ravinia, SD (9.5%), Goose Lake Township, SD (28.3%).

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

Homes heated by fuel oil across Charles Mix County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
4	Geddes	13.1% (±10.8 points)
5	Lake Andes	11.8% (±6.6 points)
6	Howard Township (Charles Mix County)	10.4% (±10.1 points)
7	Ree Township	10.3% (±16.2 points)
8	Pickstown	10.1% (±6.7 points)
9	Lone Tree Township (Charles Mix County)	7.5% (±9.4 points)
10	White Swan Township	5.4% (±4.6 points)
11	Wagner	4.3% (±2.5 points)
12	Choteau Creek Township	3.5% (±8.3 points)
13 (tie)	Dante	2.8% (±6.5 points)
13 (tie)	Platte	2.8% (±2.7 points)
15 (tie)	Ravinia	0.0% (±56.8 points)
15 (tie)	Bryan Township	0.0% (±24.1 points)

Showing 13 of 30 places in Charles Mix 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 White Swan Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in White Swan Township?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in White Swan Township, used by 60.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in White Swan Township heat with oil?

5.4% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes in White Swan Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in White Swan Township have electric heat?

60.0% (±11.3 points) of occupied homes in White Swan Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Swan township, Charles Mix County, 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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