How are homes heated in Orofino, ID?

Name: Heating fuel in Orofino, ID, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Orofino, used by 64.5% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.2% heat with utility gas.

9.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.2% (±1.9 points)
Electricity: 64.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 9.3%

Heating fuel in Orofino

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Orofino	Clearwater County	Idaho	United States
Utility gas	2.2% (±1.9 points)	1.3%	51.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	9.3% (±3.8 points)	7.2%	1.2%	3.9%
Electricity	64.5% (±6.5 points)	42.8%	35.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	3.8% (±2.0 points)	10.7%	5.3%	4.9%
Wood	15.3% (±4.7 points)	32.2%	5.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.2 points)	0.0%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.4% (±0.5 points)	0.3%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	4.1% (±3.1 points)	4.2%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±0.7 points)	1.2%	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 Orofino, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Clearwater County (7.2%).

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

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

In Orofino, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Clearwater County (42.8%).

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 Orofino

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Orofino
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Orofino	—	64.5% (±6.5 points)	—
Peck	8.3 mi	42.2% (±15.4 points)	Lower
Weippe	17 mi	41.4% (±17.9 points)	Lower
Nezperce	17 mi	56.9% (±9.1 points)	Not measurably different
Reubens	18 mi	25.0% (±20.3 points)	Lower
Craigmont	20 mi	38.2% (±8.0 points)	Lower
Kamiah	21 mi	57.0% (±7.7 points)	Not measurably different
Elk River	21 mi	44.8% (±20.2 points)	Not measurably different
Culdesac	21 mi	68.5% (±9.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Peck, ID (42.2%), Weippe, ID (41.4%), 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 Clearwater County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Pierce	26.5% (±10.9 points)
2	Weippe	12.2% (±10.0 points)
3	Orofino	9.3% (±3.8 points)
4	Elk River	0.0% (±37.6 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 Orofino

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Orofino, used by 64.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Orofino heat with oil?

9.3% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Orofino use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Orofino have electric heat?

64.5% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Orofino heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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