How are homes heated in Dove Creek, CO?

Name: Heating fuel in Dove Creek, CO, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Dove Creek, used by 69.0% (±19.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

27.6% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 69.0% (±19.8 points)
Electricity: 27.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Dove Creek

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Dove Creek	Dolores County	Colorado	United States
Utility gas	69.0% (±19.8 points)	37.2%	66.4%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±12.5 points)	3.6%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	27.6% (±19.4 points)	18.0%	25.6%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	3.4% (±6.7 points)	32.3%	4.9%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±12.5 points)	6.1%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±12.5 points)	1.5%	0.5%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±12.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±12.5 points)	1.4%	0.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±12.5 points)	0.0%	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 Dove Creek, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Dolores County (3.6%).

It is not measurably different from Colorado (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Dove Creek, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Dolores County (18.0%).

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 Dove Creek

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Dove Creek
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Dove Creek	—	27.6% (±19.4 points)	—
Monticello	24 mi	14.9% (±9.8 points)	Not measurably different
Dolores	30 mi	15.1% (±7.6 points)	Not measurably different
Cortez	34 mi	18.6% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
Blanding	35 mi	28.5% (±8.7 points)	Not measurably different
Naturita	36 mi	15.3% (±11.7 points)	Not measurably different
Towaoc	40 mi	34.0% (±16.6 points)	Not measurably different
Nucla	40 mi	8.5% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different
Norwood	42 mi	16.4% (±10.6 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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 Dove Creek

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Dove Creek, used by 69.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Dove Creek heat with oil?

0.0% (±12.5 points) of occupied homes in Dove Creek use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Dove Creek have electric heat?

27.6% (±19.4 points) of occupied homes in Dove Creek heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dove Creek town, Colorado

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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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