How are homes heated in Fairbanks, AK?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Fairbanks, used by 53.6% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
15.5% heat with utility gas.
22.8% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 15.5% (±2.9 points)
- Electricity
- 22.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 53.6%
Heating fuel in Fairbanks
| Fuel used most | Fairbanks | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15.5% (±2.9 points) | 8.5% | 49.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 53.6% (±4.5 points) | 70.7% | 27.6% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.8% (±3.6 points) | 11.2% | 14.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.0% (±1.1 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 3.8% | 4.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% (±0.8 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 Fairbanks, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Fairbanks North Star Borough (70.7%).
It is also higher than in Alaska (27.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Fairbanks, 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 lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Fairbanks
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks | — | 22.8% (±3.6 points) | — |
| Farmers Loop | 5.1 mi | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | Lower |
| College | 5.4 mi | 6.2% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
| Badger | 8.2 mi | 1.7% (±1.1 points) | Lower |
| Steele Creek | 8.8 mi | 9.1% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
| North Pole | 10 mi | 7.5% (±7.9 points) | Lower |
| Chena Ridge | 12 mi | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | Lower |
| Ester | 12 mi | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | Lower |
| Goldstream | 13 mi | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Farmers Loop, AK (0.0%), College, AK (6.2%), Badger, AK (1.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Badger | 86.9% (±3.7 points) |
| 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 8 of 10 places in Fairbanks North Star Borough, 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 Fairbanks
What is the most common way to heat a home in Fairbanks?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Fairbanks, used by 53.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Fairbanks heat with oil?
53.6% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Fairbanks use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Fairbanks have electric heat?
22.8% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks city, Alaska (place:24230, in state:02).
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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