How are homes heated in Ketchikan, AK?

Name: Heating fuel in Ketchikan, AK, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Ketchikan, used by 45.7% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.7% heat with utility gas.

42.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.7% (±1.2 points)
Electricity: 45.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 42.3%

Heating fuel in Ketchikan

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Ketchikan	Ketchikan Gateway Borough	Alaska	United States
Utility gas	2.7% (±1.2 points)	2.9%	49.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	42.3% (±4.4 points)	45.4%	27.6%	3.9%
Electricity	45.7% (±4.9 points)	39.0%	14.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.9% (±1.5 points)	3.9%	2.4%	4.9%
Wood	2.1% (±1.2 points)	5.2%	4.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.7 points)	0.0%	0.2%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.7% (±1.5 points)	2.4%	1.0%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.6% (±1.5 points)	1.3%	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 Ketchikan, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ketchikan Gateway Borough (45.4%).

It is also higher than in Alaska (27.6%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Ketchikan, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Ketchikan Gateway Borough (39.0%).

It is also higher than in Alaska (14.3%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Ketchikan

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Ketchikan
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Ketchikan	—	45.7% (±4.9 points)	—
Saxman	4.1 mi	45.2% (±11.6 points)	Not measurably different
Metlakatla	17 mi	50.5% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different
Kasaan	32 mi	0.0% (±61.3 points)	Not measurably different
Thorne Bay	40 mi	3.5% (±3.7 points)	Lower
Hydaburg	46 mi	4.6% (±4.4 points)	Lower
Klawock	57 mi	5.1% (±2.7 points)	Lower
Craig	57 mi	10.2% (±3.5 points)	Lower
Wrangell	59 mi	67.6% (±5.9 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Thorne Bay, AK (3.5%), Hydaburg, AK (4.6%), Klawock, AK (5.1%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wrangell, AK (67.6%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

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 Ketchikan

What is the most common way to heat a home in Ketchikan?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Ketchikan, used by 45.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Ketchikan heat with oil?

42.3% (±4.4 points) of occupied homes in Ketchikan use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Ketchikan have electric heat?

45.7% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Ketchikan heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ketchikan city, Alaska

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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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