How are homes heated in West Bishop, CA?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in West Bishop, used by 27.2% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.8% heat with utility gas.
10.8% heat with electricity.
8.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 22.8% (±8.4 points)
- Electricity
- 10.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 8.0%
Heating fuel in West Bishop
| Fuel used most | West Bishop | Inyo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.8% (±8.4 points) | 15.1% | 61.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 8.0% (±4.8 points) | 6.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 10.8% (±5.0 points) | 17.9% | 29.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 27.2% (±8.5 points) | 24.7% | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 24.6% (±7.3 points) | 30.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.4% (±2.0 points) | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 5.2% (±3.2 points) | 4.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.4 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 West 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 West Bishop, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Inyo County (17.9%).
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 West Bishop
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bishop | — | 10.8% (±5.0 points) | — |
| Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek | 3.7 mi | 16.7% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bishop | 4.4 mi | 25.1% (±10.4 points) | Higher |
| Big Pine | 17 mi | 5.5% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crowley Lake | 21 mi | 15.8% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mammoth Lakes | 33 mi | 19.2% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Auberry | 57 mi | 8.4% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Fork | 58 mi | 4.3% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Lone Pine | 59 mi | 38.5% (±14.3 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Fork, CA (4.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bishop, CA (25.1%), Lone Pine, CA (38.5%).
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) |
West Bishop 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 West Bishop
What is the most common way to heat a home in West Bishop?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in West Bishop, used by 27.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in West Bishop heat with oil?
8.0% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes in West Bishop use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in West Bishop have electric heat?
10.8% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes in West 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 West Bishop CDP, California (place:84120, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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