How are homes heated in Albia, IA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Albia, used by 75.4% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.9% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 75.4% (±6.6 points)
- Electricity
- 18.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Albia
| Fuel used most | Albia | Monroe County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.4% (±6.6 points) | 44.0% | 60.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 18.9% (±6.7 points) | 16.7% | 24.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 5.1% (±3.5 points) | 33.8% | 12.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 4.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.6% (±1.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 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 Albia, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Monroe County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Albia, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Monroe County (16.7%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (24.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Albia
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albia | — | 18.9% (±6.7 points) | — |
| Lovilia | 9.2 mi | 15.3% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moravia | 9.4 mi | 28.5% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blakesburg | 9.9 mi | 34.4% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton | 11 mi | 35.0% (±26.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eddyville | 13 mi | 32.1% (±8.6 points) | Higher |
| Bussey | 13 mi | 16.5% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marysville | 13 mi | 50.0% (±42.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Melrose | 13 mi | 40.8% (±32.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Eddyville, IA (32.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Albia | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Lovilia | 0.0% (±14.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Melrose | 0.0% (±37.1 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 Albia
What is the most common way to heat a home in Albia?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Albia, used by 75.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Albia heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.6 points) of occupied homes in Albia use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Albia have electric heat?
18.9% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes in Albia 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 Albia city, Iowa (place:00910, in state:19).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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