How are homes heated in Farmers Loop, AK?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Farmers Loop, used by 92.2% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.5% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.5% (±2.0 points)
- Electricity
- 0.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 92.2%
Heating fuel in Farmers Loop
| Fuel used most | Farmers Loop | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.5% (±2.0 points) | 8.5% | 49.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 92.2% (±5.6 points) | 70.7% | 27.6% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 11.2% | 14.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.7% (±2.6 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.1% (±2.7 points) | 3.8% | 4.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 2.5% (±4.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.3 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 Farmers Loop, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher 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 Farmers Loop, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Fairbanks North Star Borough (11.2%).
It is also lower than in Alaska (14.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Farmers Loop
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Loop | — | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | — |
| College | 4.5 mi | 6.2% (±3.9 points) | Higher |
| Fairbanks | 5.1 mi | 22.8% (±3.6 points) | Higher |
| Steele Creek | 7.8 mi | 9.1% (±5.9 points) | Higher |
| Goldstream | 9.9 mi | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ester | 10 mi | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Badger | 12 mi | 1.7% (±1.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chena Ridge | 13 mi | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Pole | 15 mi | 7.5% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: College, AK (6.2%), Fairbanks, AK (22.8%), 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmers Loop | 92.2% (±5.6 points) |
| 2 | Chena Ridge | 90.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 7 of 10 places in Fairbanks North Star Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.
Farmers Loop 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 Farmers Loop
What is the most common way to heat a home in Farmers Loop?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Farmers Loop, used by 92.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Farmers Loop heat with oil?
92.2% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes in Farmers Loop use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Farmers Loop have electric heat?
0.0% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in Farmers Loop 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 Farmers Loop CDP, Alaska (place:24980, 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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