How are homes heated in Willits, CA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Willits, used by 75.5% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.0% heat with electricity.
1.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 75.5% (±8.4 points)
- Electricity
- 16.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.0%
Heating fuel in Willits
| Fuel used most | Willits | Mendocino County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.5% (±8.4 points) | 28.7% | 61.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 16.0% (±7.4 points) | 22.2% | 29.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.4% (±3.7 points) | 21.5% | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.1% (±3.1 points) | 21.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.2% | 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 Willits, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Mendocino County (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Willits, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Mendocino County (22.2%).
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 Willits
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willits | — | 16.0% (±7.4 points) | — |
| Brooktrails | 3.6 mi | 7.6% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Redwood Valley | 12 mi | 29.6% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ukiah | 19 mi | 28.9% (±5.0 points) | Higher |
| Talmage | 21 mi | 26.0% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Bragg | 24 mi | 36.3% (±5.9 points) | Higher |
| Covelo | 28 mi | 8.6% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Lake | 29 mi | 25.8% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Lakeport | 32 mi | 38.6% (±9.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ukiah, CA (28.9%), Fort Bragg, CA (36.3%), North Lakeport, CA (38.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Mendocino County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooktrails | 9.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 2 | Fort Bragg | 7.0% (±2.8 points) |
| 3 | Talmage | 4.0% (±6.9 points) |
| 4 | Covelo | 2.7% (±4.5 points) |
| 5 | Willits | 1.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 6 | Point Arena | 0.9% (±1.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Ukiah | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Redwood Valley | 0.0% (±6.9 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 Willits
What is the most common way to heat a home in Willits?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Willits, used by 75.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Willits heat with oil?
1.0% (±1.6 points) of occupied homes in Willits use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Willits have electric heat?
16.0% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Willits 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 Willits city, California (place:85600, 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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