How are homes heated in American Falls, ID?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in American Falls, used by 64.6% (±10.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 64.6% (±10.0 points)
- Electricity
- 31.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in American Falls
| Fuel used most | American Falls | Power County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.6% (±10.0 points) | 41.2% | 51.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 3.6% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 31.2% (±9.8 points) | 35.4% | 35.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.2% (±4.3 points) | 13.5% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 5.2% | 5.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.7% | 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 American Falls, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Power County (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In American Falls, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Power County (35.4%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (35.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near American Falls
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Falls | — | 31.2% (±9.8 points) | — |
| Aberdeen | 11 mi | 33.3% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockland | 15 mi | 15.5% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pocatello | 21 mi | 32.4% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chubbuck | 22 mi | 32.5% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tyhee | 23 mi | 8.6% (±6.7 points) | Lower |
| Fort Hall | 26 mi | 65.4% (±7.4 points) | Higher |
| Inkom | 30 mi | 23.9% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Minidoka | 32 mi | 87.3% (±29.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tyhee, ID (8.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fort Hall, ID (65.4%), Minidoka, ID (87.3%).
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 American Falls
What is the most common way to heat a home in American Falls?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in American Falls, used by 64.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in American Falls heat with oil?
0.0% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in American Falls use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in American Falls have electric heat?
31.2% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes in American Falls heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — American Falls 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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