How are homes heated in Nezperce, ID?

Name: Heating fuel in Nezperce, ID, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Nezperce, used by 56.9% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.5% heat with utility gas.

19.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.5% (±2.2 points)
Electricity: 56.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 19.6%

Heating fuel in Nezperce

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Nezperce	Lewis County	Idaho	United States
Utility gas	2.5% (±2.2 points)	1.3%	51.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	19.6% (±5.8 points)	19.1%	1.2%	3.9%
Electricity	56.9% (±9.1 points)	47.9%	35.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	8.8% (±4.1 points)	6.9%	5.3%	4.9%
Wood	6.9% (±4.3 points)	20.8%	5.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±15.7 points)	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±15.7 points)	0.6%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.5% (±1.7 points)	2.5%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	3.9% (±4.0 points)	0.8%	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 Nezperce, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lewis County (19.1%).

It is also higher than in Idaho (1.2%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Nezperce, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lewis County (47.9%).

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 Nezperce

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Nezperce
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Nezperce	—	56.9% (±9.1 points)	—
Ferdinand	9.3 mi	27.6% (±14.1 points)	Lower
Kamiah	10 mi	57.0% (±7.7 points)	Not measurably different
Craigmont	11 mi	38.2% (±8.0 points)	Lower
Cottonwood	14 mi	50.1% (±10.6 points)	Not measurably different
Kooskia	14 mi	53.0% (±10.6 points)	Not measurably different
Reubens	16 mi	25.0% (±20.3 points)	Lower
Stites	16 mi	47.9% (±12.8 points)	Not measurably different
Orofino	17 mi	64.5% (±6.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ferdinand, ID (27.6%), Craigmont, ID (38.2%), Reubens, ID (25.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Reubens	45.8% (±24.6 points)
2	Craigmont	29.8% (±7.8 points)
3	Nezperce	19.6% (±5.8 points)
4	Winchester	17.6% (±9.2 points)
5	Kamiah	11.9% (±4.9 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 Nezperce

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Nezperce, used by 56.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Nezperce heat with oil?

19.6% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Nezperce use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Nezperce have electric heat?

56.9% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes in Nezperce heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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