How are homes heated in White, SD?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in White, used by 38.1% (±10.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.9% heat with utility gas.
26.5% heat with electricity.
20.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.9% (±2.2 points)
- Electricity
- 26.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 20.5%
Heating fuel in White
| Fuel used most | White | Brookings County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.9% (±2.2 points) | 44.9% | 47.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 20.5% (±8.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 26.5% (±9.9 points) | 37.6% | 32.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 38.1% (±10.9 points) | 14.5% | 15.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 10.7% (±9.4 points) | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.9% (±1.3 points) | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% (±2.0 points) | 0.9% | 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, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Brookings County (1.1%).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (1.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In White, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Brookings County (37.6%).
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 White
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | — | 26.5% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Sherman Township (Brookings County) | 3.4 mi | 9.0% (±13.5 points) | Lower |
| Afton Township (Brookings County) | 3.4 mi | 16.7% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Lake Township | 5.0 mi | 22.0% (±24.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Argo Township | 5.5 mi | 10.3% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bushnell | 7.5 mi | 3.3% (±7.8 points) | Lower |
| Aurora Township (Brookings County) | 7.8 mi | 43.4% (±30.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Hendricks Township | 8.7 mi | 48.5% (±22.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling Township | 8.7 mi | 8.7% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sherman Township (Brookings County), SD (9.0%), Bushnell, SD (3.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Brookings County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eureka Township (Brookings County) | 53.7% (±36.3 points) |
| 2 | White | 20.5% (±8.8 points) |
| 3 | Trenton Township | 16.2% (±24.0 points) |
| 4 | Parnell Township | 12.3% (±12.6 points) |
| 5 | Afton Township (Brookings County) | 11.7% (±11.8 points) |
| 6 | Argo Township | 10.3% (±16.7 points) |
| 7 | Lake Sinai Township | 7.2% (±17.4 points) |
| 8 | Bushnell | 6.7% (±10.5 points) |
Showing 8 of 31 places in Brookings 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
What is the most common way to heat a home in White?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in White, used by 38.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in White heat with oil?
20.5% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes in White use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in White have electric heat?
26.5% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in White 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 White city, South Dakota (place:70940, in state:46).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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