How are homes heated in Limon, CO?

Name: Heating fuel in Limon, CO, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Limon, used by 73.3% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

19.9% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 73.3% (±9.2 points)
Electricity: 19.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Limon

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Limon	Lincoln County	Colorado	United States
Utility gas	73.3% (±9.2 points)	58.6%	66.4%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±6.0 points)	0.3%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	19.9% (±8.3 points)	19.0%	25.6%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	6.0% (±5.5 points)	19.7%	4.9%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±6.0 points)	1.6%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.0 points)	0.0%	0.5%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±6.0 points)	0.7%	0.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.7% (±1.1 points)	0.3%	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 Limon, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lincoln County (0.3%).

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

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

In Limon, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lincoln County (19.0%).

It is not measurably different from Colorado (25.6%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Limon

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Limon
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Limon	—	19.9% (±8.3 points)	—
Genoa	10 mi	7.3% (±12.0 points)	Not measurably different
Hugo	14 mi	10.3% (±5.7 points)	Not measurably different
Arriba	22 mi	35.2% (±19.6 points)	Not measurably different
Simla	23 mi	5.3% (±5.1 points)	Lower
Ramah	28 mi	31.5% (±32.8 points)	Not measurably different
Deer Trail	31 mi	16.5% (±7.7 points)	Not measurably different
Flagler	33 mi	28.0% (±11.0 points)	Not measurably different
Calhan	37 mi	27.5% (±11.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Simla, CO (5.3%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Lincoln County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Hugo	1.0% (±1.5 points)
2 (tie)	Arriba	0.0% (±25.0 points)
2 (tie)	Genoa	0.0% (±31.2 points)
2 (tie)	Limon	0.0% (±6.0 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 Limon

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Limon, used by 73.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Limon heat with oil?

0.0% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes in Limon use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Limon have electric heat?

19.9% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes in Limon heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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