How are homes heated in Aberdeen, ID?

Name: Heating fuel in Aberdeen, ID, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Aberdeen, used by 60.9% (±12.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

33.3% heat with electricity.

1.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 60.9% (±12.6 points)
Electricity: 33.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.7%

Heating fuel in Aberdeen

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Aberdeen	Bingham County	Idaho	United States
Utility gas	60.9% (±12.6 points)	45.3%	51.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.7% (±2.3 points)	1.7%	1.2%	3.9%
Electricity	33.3% (±11.6 points)	37.8%	35.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.9% (±2.0 points)	9.8%	5.3%	4.9%
Wood	2.2% (±3.2 points)	4.6%	5.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.6 points)	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±4.6 points)	0.5%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±4.6 points)	0.1%	0.4%	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 Aberdeen, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Bingham County (1.7%).

It is not measurably different from Idaho (1.2%).

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

In Aberdeen, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Bingham County (37.8%).

It is not measurably different from Idaho (35.2%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Aberdeen

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Aberdeen
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Aberdeen	—	33.3% (±11.6 points)	—
American Falls	11 mi	31.2% (±9.8 points)	Not measurably different
Chubbuck	19 mi	32.5% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Tyhee	19 mi	8.6% (±6.7 points)	Lower
Pocatello	20 mi	32.4% (±2.2 points)	Not measurably different
Fort Hall	20 mi	65.4% (±7.4 points)	Higher
Rockland	26 mi	15.5% (±17.5 points)	Not measurably different
Moreland	28 mi	48.6% (±19.2 points)	Not measurably different
Blackfoot	30 mi	37.5% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tyhee, ID (8.6%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fort Hall, ID (65.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Aberdeen	1.7% (±2.3 points)
2	Firth	0.7% (±2.0 points)
3 (tie)	Basalt	0.0% (±15.5 points)
3 (tie)	Blackfoot	0.0% (±0.8 points)
3 (tie)	Groveland	0.0% (±7.5 points)
3 (tie)	Moreland	0.0% (±8.0 points)
3 (tie)	Shelley	0.0% (±2.1 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 Aberdeen

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Aberdeen, used by 60.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Aberdeen heat with oil?

1.7% (±2.3 points) of occupied homes in Aberdeen use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Aberdeen have electric heat?

33.3% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes in Aberdeen heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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

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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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