How are homes heated in Anthon, IA?

Name: Heating fuel in Anthon, IA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Anthon, used by 42.9% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

11.7% heat with utility gas.

31.7% heat with electricity.

8.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 11.7% (±8.1 points)
Electricity: 31.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 8.8%

Heating fuel in Anthon

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Anthon	Woodbury County	Iowa	United States
Utility gas	11.7% (±8.1 points)	59.8%	60.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	8.8% (±7.5 points)	0.7%	0.3%	3.9%
Electricity	31.7% (±8.9 points)	32.3%	24.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	42.9% (±8.3 points)	5.7%	12.6%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±9.9 points)	0.1%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.3% (±1.8 points)	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	3.8% (±3.9 points)	0.9%	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 Anthon, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Woodbury County (0.7%).

It is also higher than in Iowa (0.3%).

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

In Anthon, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Woodbury County (32.3%).

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 Anthon

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Anthon
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Anthon	—	31.7% (±8.9 points)	—
Oto	7.5 mi	34.2% (±23.8 points)	Not measurably different
Correctionville	7.5 mi	37.0% (±9.4 points)	Not measurably different
Pierson	11 mi	44.3% (±11.8 points)	Not measurably different
Cushing	11 mi	38.4% (±16.6 points)	Not measurably different
Smithland	12 mi	36.8% (±14.8 points)	Not measurably different
Moville	13 mi	32.6% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different
Danbury	13 mi	15.6% (±6.7 points)	Lower
Rodney	13 mi	9.5% (±16.4 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Danbury, IA (15.6%), Rodney, IA (9.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Correctionville	15.2% (±6.6 points)
2	Anthon	8.8% (±7.5 points)
3	Hornick	8.0% (±8.0 points)
4	Cushing	5.8% (±6.9 points)
5	Pierson	3.8% (±4.6 points)
6	Bronson	1.6% (±2.4 points)
7	Danbury	1.5% (±2.4 points)
8 (tie)	Lawton	0.0% (±7.6 points)

Showing 8 of 15 places in Woodbury County, ranked from highest to lowest.

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 Anthon

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Anthon, used by 42.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Anthon heat with oil?

8.8% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes in Anthon use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Anthon have electric heat?

31.7% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Anthon heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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

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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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