How are homes heated in Challis, ID?

Name: Heating fuel in Challis, ID, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Challis, used by 65.0% (±12.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

5.3% heat with utility gas.

2.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 5.3% (±6.2 points)
Electricity: 65.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.9%

Heating fuel in Challis

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Challis	Custer County	Idaho	United States
Utility gas	5.3% (±6.2 points)	6.5%	51.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.9% (±4.5 points)	1.6%	1.2%	3.9%
Electricity	65.0% (±12.7 points)	59.6%	35.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.7% (±3.2 points)	12.1%	5.3%	4.9%
Wood	19.6% (±12.0 points)	18.6%	5.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±8.9 points)	0.0%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±8.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	4.5% (±7.0 points)	1.1%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±8.9 points)	0.5%	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 Challis, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Custer County (1.6%).

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

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

In Challis, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Custer County (59.6%).

It is also higher than in Idaho (35.2%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Challis

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Challis
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Challis	—	65.0% (±12.7 points)	—
Stanley	40 mi	98.8% (±5.1 points)	Higher
Leadore	44 mi	20.9% (±16.3 points)	Lower
Salmon	49 mi	51.6% (±10.2 points)	Not measurably different
Mackay	51 mi	57.8% (±17.4 points)	Not measurably different
Ketchum	57 mi	57.7% (±11.5 points)	Not measurably different
Sun Valley	57 mi	31.1% (±10.5 points)	Lower
Moore	68 mi	53.6% (±19.6 points)	Not measurably different
Hailey	69 mi	46.4% (±8.7 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Leadore, ID (20.9%), Sun Valley, ID (31.1%), Hailey, ID (46.4%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Stanley, ID (98.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Challis	2.9% (±4.5 points)
2 (tie)	Mackay	0.0% (±11.9 points)
2 (tie)	Stanley	0.0% (±18.6 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 Challis

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Challis, used by 65.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Challis heat with oil?

2.9% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Challis use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Challis have electric heat?

65.0% (±12.7 points) of occupied homes in Challis heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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