How are homes heated in Brush, CO?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Brush, used by 62.6% (±11.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.6% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 62.6% (±11.9 points)
- Electricity
- 36.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Brush
| Fuel used most | Brush | Morgan County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.6% (±11.9 points) | 51.6% | 66.4% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 36.6% (±12.1 points) | 29.6% | 25.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 16.6% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 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 Brush, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Morgan County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Brush, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Morgan County (29.6%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (25.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Brush
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush | — | 36.6% (±12.1 points) | — |
| Hillrose | 7.5 mi | 5.0% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Fort Morgan | 8.0 mi | 44.6% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Log Lane Village | 10 mi | 19.9% (±8.9 points) | Lower |
| Merino | 21 mi | 14.3% (±8.3 points) | Lower |
| Akron | 23 mi | 25.3% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wiggins | 23 mi | 13.3% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
| Raymer (New Raymer) | 26 mi | 16.2% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling | 34 mi | 28.3% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hillrose, CO (5.0%), Log Lane Village, CO (19.9%), Merino, CO (14.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Morgan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillrose | 0.8% (±4.1 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Brush | 0.0% (±2.1 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Fort Morgan | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Log Lane Village | 0.0% (±10.3 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Wiggins | 0.0% (±7.2 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 Brush
What is the most common way to heat a home in Brush?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Brush, used by 62.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Brush heat with oil?
0.0% (±2.1 points) of occupied homes in Brush use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Brush have electric heat?
36.6% (±12.1 points) of occupied homes in Brush 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 Brush city, Colorado (place:09555, in state:08).
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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