How are homes heated in Blue Grass, IA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Blue Grass, used by 72.0% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.6% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 72.0% (±8.6 points)
- Electricity
- 26.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Blue Grass
| Fuel used most | Blue Grass | Scott County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.0% (±8.6 points) | 74.0% | 60.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 26.6% (±8.6 points) | 20.8% | 24.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 4.0% | 12.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.4% | 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 Blue Grass, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Scott County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Blue Grass, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Scott County (20.8%).
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 Blue Grass
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Grass | — | 26.6% (±8.6 points) | — |
| Buffalo | 3.4 mi | 9.1% (±6.5 points) | Lower |
| Walcott | 5.4 mi | 11.4% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
| Andalusia Township | 5.6 mi | 6.0% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
| Andalusia | 5.8 mi | 9.0% (±5.7 points) | Lower |
| Stockton | 7.2 mi | 17.9% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo Prairie Township | 8.5 mi | 5.1% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
| Davenport | 9.0 mi | 23.5% (±1.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgington Township | 9.8 mi | 11.3% (±9.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Buffalo, IA (9.1%), Walcott, IA (11.4%), Andalusia Township, IL (6.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Scott County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Liberty | 3.7% (±5.0 points) |
| 2 | Dixon | 2.4% (±3.5 points) |
| 3 | Donahue | 0.7% (±1.7 points) |
| 4 | Le Claire | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Bettendorf | 0.0% (±0.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Blue Grass | 0.0% (±2.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Buffalo | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Davenport | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Eldridge | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Long Grove | 0.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | McCausland | 0.0% (±14.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Maysville | 0.0% (±25.8 points) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Scott 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 Blue Grass
What is the most common way to heat a home in Blue Grass?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Blue Grass, used by 72.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Blue Grass heat with oil?
0.0% (±2.7 points) of occupied homes in Blue Grass use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Blue Grass have electric heat?
26.6% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes in Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass city, Iowa (place:07075, in state:19).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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