How are homes heated in Loyalton, CA?

Name: Heating fuel in Loyalton, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Wood is the most common heating fuel in Loyalton, used by 40.3% (±18.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

11.0% heat with utility gas.

10.3% heat with electricity.

26.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 11.0% (±8.8 points)
Electricity: 10.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 26.5%

Heating fuel in Loyalton

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Loyalton	Sierra County	California	United States
Utility gas	11.0% (±8.8 points)	7.9%	61.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	26.5% (±15.5 points)	13.1%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	10.3% (±8.0 points)	20.7%	29.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	11.9% (±10.3 points)	23.3%	3.4%	4.9%
Wood	40.3% (±18.4 points)	31.2%	1.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±12.8 points)	0.0%	1.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±12.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±12.8 points)	3.9%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±12.8 points)	0.0%	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 Loyalton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Sierra County (13.1%).

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

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

In Loyalton, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Sierra County (20.7%).

It is also lower than in California (29.5%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Loyalton

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Loyalton
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Loyalton	—	10.3% (±8.0 points)	—
Cold Springs	14 mi	19.2% (±5.7 points)	Not measurably different
Portola	16 mi	31.5% (±8.7 points)	Higher
Verdi	18 mi	17.6% (±15.2 points)	Not measurably different
Mogul	20 mi	19.6% (±12.2 points)	Not measurably different
Lemmon Valley	22 mi	15.3% (±8.7 points)	Not measurably different
Truckee	23 mi	19.4% (±4.3 points)	Higher
Reno	23 mi	38.1% (±1.1 points)	Higher
Golden Valley	23 mi	6.0% (±7.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Portola, CA (31.5%), Truckee, CA (19.4%), Reno, NV (38.1%).

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 Loyalton

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

Wood is the most common heating fuel in Loyalton, used by 40.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Loyalton heat with oil?

26.5% (±15.5 points) of occupied homes in Loyalton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Loyalton have electric heat?

10.3% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Loyalton heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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