How are homes heated in Eielson AFB, AK?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Eielson AFB, used by 58.8% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.2% heat with utility gas.
5.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 12.2% (±6.3 points)
- Electricity
- 58.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 5.3%
Heating fuel in Eielson AFB
| Fuel used most | Eielson AFB | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.2% (±6.3 points) | 8.5% | 49.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 5.3% (±5.9 points) | 70.7% | 27.6% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 58.8% (±9.4 points) | 11.2% | 14.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.8% (±1.7 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 3.8% | 4.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 13.7% (±5.4 points) | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.2% (±2.9 points) | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 6.0% (±4.8 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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 Eielson AFB, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Fairbanks North Star Borough (70.7%).
It is also lower than in Alaska (27.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Eielson AFB, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Fairbanks North Star Borough (11.2%).
It is also higher than in Alaska (14.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Eielson AFB
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eielson AFB | — | 58.8% (±9.4 points) | — |
| North Pole | 10 mi | 7.5% (±7.9 points) | Lower |
| Badger | 13 mi | 1.7% (±1.1 points) | Lower |
| Steele Creek | 21 mi | 9.1% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
| Fairbanks | 21 mi | 22.8% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
| Farmers Loop | 25 mi | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | Lower |
| College | 26 mi | 6.2% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
| Chena Ridge | 30 mi | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | Lower |
| Ester | 32 mi | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Pole, AK (7.5%), Badger, AK (1.7%), Steele Creek, AK (9.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Fairbanks North Star Borough, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Ester | 83.7% (±11.4 points) |
| 5 | College | 81.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 6 | Goldstream | 77.0% (±12.4 points) |
| 7 | Steele Creek | 75.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 8 | North Pole | 75.3% (±10.4 points) |
| 9 | Fairbanks | 53.6% (±4.5 points) |
| 10 | Eielson AFB | 5.3% (±5.9 points) |
Showing 7 of 10 places in Fairbanks North Star Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.
Eielson AFB is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Eielson AFB
What is the most common way to heat a home in Eielson AFB?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Eielson AFB, used by 58.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Eielson AFB heat with oil?
5.3% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Eielson AFB use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Eielson AFB have electric heat?
58.8% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes in Eielson AFB 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 Eielson AFB CDP, Alaska (place:21370, in state:02).
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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