How are homes heated in Clearlake Riviera, CA?

Name: Heating fuel in Clearlake Riviera, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Clearlake Riviera, used by 38.0% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.7% heat with utility gas.

31.9% heat with electricity.

3.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.7% (±4.7 points)
Electricity: 31.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.0%

Heating fuel in Clearlake Riviera

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Clearlake Riviera	Lake County	California	United States
Utility gas	3.7% (±4.7 points)	5.4%	61.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.0% (±2.4 points)	7.8%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	31.9% (±9.5 points)	42.9%	29.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	38.0% (±10.1 points)	23.5%	3.4%	4.9%
Wood	13.5% (±6.7 points)	11.4%	1.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	5.5% (±2.9 points)	1.7%	1.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.7% (±3.9 points)	6.7%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.7% (±1.2 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 Clearlake Riviera, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Lake County (7.8%).

It is also higher than in California (0.2%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Clearlake Riviera, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Lake County (42.9%).

It is not measurably different from California (29.5%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Clearlake Riviera

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Clearlake Riviera
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Clearlake Riviera	—	31.9% (±9.5 points)	—
Clearlake	4.8 mi	54.8% (±5.7 points)	Higher
Clearlake Oaks	5.9 mi	51.7% (±16.4 points)	Higher
Kelseyville	6.0 mi	52.9% (±13.7 points)	Higher
Lucerne	7.7 mi	52.2% (±10.6 points)	Higher
Lakeport	12 mi	51.2% (±8.0 points)	Higher
North Lakeport	14 mi	38.6% (±9.1 points)	Not measurably different
Hidden Valley Lake	14 mi	32.0% (±7.9 points)	Not measurably different
Nice	14 mi	37.7% (±12.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Clearlake, CA (54.8%), Clearlake Oaks, CA (51.7%), Kelseyville, CA (52.9%).

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

Homes heated by fuel oil across Lake County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
3	Lucerne	13.1% (±7.0 points)
4	Lakeport	9.6% (±4.2 points)
5	Upper Lake	9.3% (±10.3 points)
6	Nice	8.3% (±8.4 points)
7	North Lakeport	8.2% (±5.7 points)
8	Clearlake	7.7% (±2.5 points)
9	Clearlake Riviera	3.0% (±2.4 points)
10 (tie)	Hidden Valley Lake	0.0% (±1.8 points)
10 (tie)	Middletown	0.0% (±8.0 points)

Showing 9 of 11 places in Lake County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Clearlake Riviera 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 Clearlake Riviera

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Clearlake Riviera, used by 38.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Clearlake Riviera heat with oil?

3.0% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes in Clearlake Riviera use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Clearlake Riviera have electric heat?

31.9% (±9.5 points) of occupied homes in Clearlake Riviera heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearlake Riviera CDP, California

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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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