How are homes heated in Bishop, CA?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Bishop, used by 27.9% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
13.5% heat with utility gas.
25.1% heat with electricity.
5.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 13.5% (±8.7 points)
- Electricity
- 25.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 5.0%
Heating fuel in Bishop
| Fuel used most | Bishop | Inyo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.5% (±8.7 points) | 15.1% | 61.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 5.0% (±3.6 points) | 6.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 25.1% (±10.4 points) | 17.9% | 29.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 27.9% (±9.0 points) | 24.7% | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 27.1% (±13.0 points) | 30.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.4% (±1.7 points) | 4.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.5% | 3.0% | 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 Bishop, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Inyo County (6.1%).
It is also higher than in California (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Bishop, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Inyo County (17.9%).
It is not measurably different from California (29.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Bishop
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop | — | 25.1% (±10.4 points) | — |
| Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek | 1.7 mi | 16.7% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Bishop | 4.4 mi | 10.8% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
| Big Pine | 15 mi | 5.5% (±3.5 points) | Lower |
| Crowley Lake | 24 mi | 15.8% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mammoth Lakes | 37 mi | 19.2% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Pine | 57 mi | 38.5% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Auberry | 61 mi | 8.4% (±4.2 points) | Lower |
| North Fork | 63 mi | 4.3% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Bishop, CA (10.8%), Big Pine, CA (5.5%), Auberry, CA (8.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Inyo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek | 13.5% (±8.9 points) |
| 2 | West Bishop | 8.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 3 | Big Pine | 7.4% (±4.8 points) |
| 4 | Bishop | 5.0% (±3.6 points) |
| 5 | Lone Pine | 0.7% (±1.0 points) |
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 Bishop
What is the most common way to heat a home in Bishop?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Bishop, used by 27.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Bishop heat with oil?
5.0% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes in Bishop use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Bishop have electric heat?
25.1% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes in Bishop 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 Bishop city, California (place:06798, in state:06).
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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