How are homes heated in Inkom, ID?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Inkom, used by 63.2% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

23.9% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
63.2% (±11.0 points)
Electricity
23.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Inkom

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostInkomBannock CountyIdahoUnited States
Utility gas63.2% (±11.0 points)58.9%51.6%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±13.2 points)0.4%1.2%3.9%
Electricity23.9% (±10.4 points)31.9%35.2%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)6.5% (±6.0 points)6.1%5.3%4.9%
Wood5.3% (±4.5 points)1.6%5.4%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±13.2 points)0.4%0.2%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±13.2 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel1.2% (±1.7 points)0.4%0.7%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±13.2 points)0.3%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 Inkom, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Bannock County (0.4%).

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

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

In Inkom, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Bannock County (31.9%).

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

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Inkom

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Inkom
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Inkom—23.9% (±10.4 points)—
McCammon11 mi16.8% (±8.1 points)Not measurably different
Pocatello12 mi32.4% (±2.2 points)Not measurably different
Chubbuck14 mi32.5% (±4.2 points)Not measurably different
Tyhee15 mi8.6% (±6.7 points)Lower
Arimo17 mi18.6% (±9.7 points)Not measurably different
Lava Hot Springs17 mi39.2% (±14.5 points)Not measurably different
Fort Hall18 mi65.4% (±7.4 points)Higher
Bancroft20 mi5.2% (±8.5 points)Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tyhee, ID (8.6%), Bancroft, ID (5.2%).

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 Bannock County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Downey10.6% (±7.6 points)
2Lava Hot Springs2.9% (±6.4 points)
3Fort Hall0.6% (±0.8 points)
4 (tie)Chubbuck0.2% (±0.3 points)
4 (tie)Pocatello0.2% (±0.2 points)
6 (tie)Arimo0.0% (±25.2 points)
6 (tie)Inkom0.0% (±13.2 points)
6 (tie)McCammon0.0% (±11.5 points)
6 (tie)Tyhee0.0% (±7.1 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 Inkom

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Inkom, used by 63.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Inkom heat with oil?

0.0% (±13.2 points) of occupied homes in Inkom use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Inkom have electric heat?

23.9% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes in Inkom heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Inkom city, Idaho (place:40330, in state:16).

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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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