How are homes heated in Silverton, CO?

Name: Heating fuel in Silverton, CO, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Silverton, used by 54.3% (±12.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

5.0% heat with utility gas.

8.9% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 5.0% (±7.8 points)
Electricity: 8.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Silverton

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Silverton	San Juan County	Colorado	United States
Utility gas	5.0% (±7.8 points)	8.0%	66.4%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±11.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	8.9% (±9.7 points)	14.5%	25.6%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	54.3% (±12.6 points)	48.9%	4.9%	4.9%
Wood	31.8% (±10.8 points)	28.6%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±11.2 points)	0.0%	0.5%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±11.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±11.2 points)	0.0%	0.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±11.2 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 Silverton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from San Juan County (0.0%).

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

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

In Silverton, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from San Juan County (14.5%).

It is also lower than in Colorado (25.6%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Silverton

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Silverton
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Silverton	—	8.9% (±9.7 points)	—
Ophir	9.6 mi	0.0% (±44.2 points)	Not measurably different
Telluride	12 mi	43.4% (±13.6 points)	Higher
Mountain Village	13 mi	62.1% (±11.5 points)	Higher
Ouray	15 mi	21.6% (±11.4 points)	Not measurably different
Rico	22 mi	0.0% (±18.1 points)	Not measurably different
Sawpit	22 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Lake City	24 mi	9.0% (±7.4 points)	Not measurably different
Ridgway	24 mi	10.1% (±7.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Telluride, CO (43.4%), Mountain Village, CO (62.1%).

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 Silverton

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Silverton, used by 54.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Silverton heat with oil?

0.0% (±11.2 points) of occupied homes in Silverton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Silverton have electric heat?

8.9% (±9.7 points) of occupied homes in Silverton heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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