How are homes heated in Kake, AK?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Kake, used by 56.4% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
5.4% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±9.8 points)
- Electricity
- 5.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 56.4%
Heating fuel in Kake
| Fuel used most | Kake | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | 0.5% | 49.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 56.4% (±7.9 points) | 39.4% | 27.6% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 5.4% (±4.4 points) | 14.8% | 14.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 6.6% (±4.6 points) | 8.4% | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 18.3% (±6.2 points) | 34.7% | 4.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 13.3% (±6.4 points) | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | 0.0% | 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 Kake, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area (39.4%).
It is also higher than in Alaska (27.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Kake, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area (14.8%).
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 Kake
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kake | — | 5.4% (±4.4 points) | — |
| Kupreanof | 37 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Angoon | 39 mi | 4.4% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Petersburg | 42 mi | 50.7% (±7.3 points) | Higher |
| Sitka | 57 mi | 45.3% (±5.0 points) | Higher |
| Port Alexander | 58 mi | 0.0% (±53.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whale Pass | 69 mi | 11.1% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edna Bay | 70 mi | 0.0% (±59.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tenakee Springs | 73 mi | 0.0% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Petersburg, AK (50.7%), Sitka, AK (45.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kasaan | 61.1% (±38.1 points) |
| 2 | Hydaburg | 58.0% (±11.2 points) |
| 3 | Kake | 56.4% (±7.9 points) |
| 4 | Port Alexander | 50.0% (±35.3 points) |
| 5 | Klawock | 49.9% (±9.6 points) |
| 6 | Craig | 41.7% (±5.4 points) |
| 7 | Thorne Bay | 36.4% (±15.5 points) |
| 8 | Metlakatla | 35.8% (±7.7 points) |
| 9 | Whale Pass | 14.8% (±19.6 points) |
Showing 9 of 11 places in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, 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 Kake
What is the most common way to heat a home in Kake?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Kake, used by 56.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Kake heat with oil?
56.4% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Kake use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Kake have electric heat?
5.4% (±4.4 points) of occupied homes in Kake 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 Kake city, Alaska (place:36770, 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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