How are homes heated in Lucerne, CA?

Name: Heating fuel in Lucerne, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lucerne, used by 52.2% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.3% heat with utility gas.

13.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.3% (±2.3 points)
Electricity: 52.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 13.1%

Heating fuel in Lucerne

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Lucerne	Lake County	California	United States
Utility gas	2.3% (±2.3 points)	5.4%	61.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	13.1% (±7.0 points)	7.8%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	52.2% (±10.6 points)	42.9%	29.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	19.2% (±10.5 points)	23.5%	3.4%	4.9%
Wood	5.8% (±6.1 points)	11.4%	1.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	1.5% (±1.5 points)	1.7%	1.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	5.0% (±4.6 points)	6.7%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.9% (±1.5 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 Lucerne, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lake County (7.8%).

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

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

In Lucerne, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lake County (42.9%).

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

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Lucerne

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Lucerne
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Lucerne	—	52.2% (±10.6 points)	—
Clearlake Oaks	6.6 mi	51.7% (±16.4 points)	Not measurably different
Nice	6.6 mi	37.7% (±12.5 points)	Not measurably different
Kelseyville	6.8 mi	52.9% (±13.7 points)	Not measurably different
Clearlake Riviera	7.7 mi	31.9% (±9.5 points)	Lower
North Lakeport	7.7 mi	38.6% (±9.1 points)	Not measurably different
Lakeport	8.3 mi	51.2% (±8.0 points)	Not measurably different
Clearlake	9.9 mi	54.8% (±5.7 points)	Not measurably different
Upper Lake	10 mi	25.8% (±20.3 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clearlake Riviera, CA (31.9%), Upper Lake, CA (25.8%).

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
1	Clearlake Oaks	16.6% (±10.9 points)
2	Kelseyville	15.9% (±10.6 points)
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)

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

Lucerne 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 Lucerne

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lucerne, used by 52.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Lucerne heat with oil?

13.1% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Lucerne use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Lucerne have electric heat?

52.2% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes in Lucerne heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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