How are homes heated in Kodiak Station, AK?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Kodiak Station, used by 49.4% (±16.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.3% heat with utility gas.
23.1% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 9.3% (±8.7 points)
- Electricity
- 23.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 49.4%
Heating fuel in Kodiak Station
| Fuel used most | Kodiak Station | Kodiak Island Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.3% (±8.7 points) | 3.0% | 49.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 49.4% (±16.4 points) | 62.8% | 27.6% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 23.1% (±11.4 points) | 22.3% | 14.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 16.1% (±12.9 points) | 5.6% | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 5.3% | 4.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.5% (±2.3 points) | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 0.1% | 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 Kodiak Station, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Kodiak Island Borough (62.8%).
It is also higher than in Alaska (27.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Kodiak Station, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Kodiak Island Borough (22.3%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (14.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Kodiak Station
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kodiak Station | — | 23.1% (±11.4 points) | — |
| Kodiak | 6.7 mi | 26.1% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mill Bay | 9.0 mi | 26.4% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port Lions | 12 mi | 10.0% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ouzinkie | 12 mi | 0.0% (±35.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Old Harbor | 47 mi | 0.0% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Larsen Bay | 54 mi | 0.0% (±50.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Akhiok | 83 mi | 0.0% (±35.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seldovia | 120 mi | 11.7% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Kodiak Island Borough, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Larsen Bay | 92.6% (±15.3 points) |
| 3 | Old Harbor | 84.9% (±15.3 points) |
| 4 | Akhiok | 75.0% (±27.7 points) |
| 5 | Port Lions | 65.7% (±18.2 points) |
| 6 | Kodiak | 63.9% (±7.3 points) |
| 7 | Mill Bay | 61.1% (±13.0 points) |
| 8 | Kodiak Station | 49.4% (±16.4 points) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Kodiak Island Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.
Kodiak Station 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 Kodiak Station
What is the most common way to heat a home in Kodiak Station?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Kodiak Station, used by 49.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Kodiak Station heat with oil?
49.4% (±16.4 points) of occupied homes in Kodiak Station use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Kodiak Station have electric heat?
23.1% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes in Kodiak Station heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kodiak Station CDP, 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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