How are homes heated in Battle Creek, IA?

Name: Heating fuel in Battle Creek, IA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Battle Creek, used by 47.3% (±12.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

38.8% heat with electricity.

1.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 47.3% (±12.6 points)
Electricity: 38.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.6%

Heating fuel in Battle Creek

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Battle Creek	Ida County	Iowa	United States
Utility gas	47.3% (±12.6 points)	42.3%	60.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.6% (±2.3 points)	1.5%	0.3%	3.9%
Electricity	38.8% (±10.4 points)	39.8%	24.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	11.0% (±9.3 points)	13.3%	12.6%	4.9%
Wood	0.9% (±1.2 points)	0.6%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.6 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±7.6 points)	1.4%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.3% (±1.3 points)	1.1%	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 Battle Creek, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ida County (1.5%).

It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.3%).

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

In Battle Creek, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ida County (39.8%).

It is also higher than in Iowa (24.4%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Battle Creek

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Battle Creek
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Battle Creek	—	38.8% (±10.4 points)	—
Ida Grove	6.7 mi	42.1% (±7.9 points)	Not measurably different
Danbury	8.3 mi	15.6% (±6.7 points)	Lower
Cushing	11 mi	38.4% (±16.6 points)	Not measurably different
Holstein	12 mi	35.6% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Arthur	13 mi	52.1% (±15.4 points)	Not measurably different
Ricketts	13 mi	43.5% (±22.6 points)	Not measurably different
Schleswig	14 mi	56.0% (±11.9 points)	Higher
Mapleton	14 mi	28.6% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different

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

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Schleswig, IA (56.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Battle Creek	1.6% (±2.3 points)
2 (tie)	Arthur	0.0% (±18.6 points)
2 (tie)	Galva	0.0% (±14.9 points)
2 (tie)	Holstein	0.0% (±3.6 points)
2 (tie)	Ida Grove	0.0% (±2.5 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 Battle Creek

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Battle Creek, used by 47.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Battle Creek heat with oil?

1.6% (±2.3 points) of occupied homes in Battle Creek use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Battle Creek have electric heat?

38.8% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes in Battle Creek heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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