How are homes heated in Dakota City, IA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Dakota City, used by 62.2% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.3% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 62.2% (±10.6 points)
- Electricity
- 36.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Dakota City
| Fuel used most | Dakota City | Humboldt County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.2% (±10.6 points) | 41.2% | 60.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 36.3% (±10.3 points) | 26.5% | 24.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.6% (±1.2 points) | 29.7% | 12.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.3% (±0.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.6% (±1.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.2 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 Dakota City, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Humboldt County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Dakota City, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Humboldt County (26.5%).
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 Dakota City
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota City | — | 36.3% (±10.3 points) | — |
| Humboldt | 1.4 mi | 35.8% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rutland | 5.6 mi | 22.7% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thor | 7.9 mi | 23.1% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Badger | 8.0 mi | 14.4% (±8.3 points) | Lower |
| Hardy | 9.5 mi | 71.4% (±51.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Livermore | 10.0 mi | 7.2% (±3.7 points) | Lower |
| Bode | 11 mi | 27.6% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clare | 12 mi | 5.8% (±6.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Badger, IA (14.4%), Livermore, IA (7.2%), Clare, IA (5.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Humboldt County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ottosen | 12.5% (±15.2 points) |
| 2 | Bode | 5.5% (±8.8 points) |
| 3 | Livermore | 1.2% (±1.9 points) |
| 4 | Renwick | 0.8% (±1.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Bradgate | 0.0% (±37.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Dakota City | 0.0% (±7.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Gilmore City | 0.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Hardy | 0.0% (±98.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Humboldt | 0.0% (±1.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Rutland | 0.0% (±30.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Thor | 0.0% (±19.1 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 Dakota City
What is the most common way to heat a home in Dakota City?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Dakota City, used by 62.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Dakota City heat with oil?
0.0% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes in Dakota City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Dakota City have electric heat?
36.3% (±10.3 points) of occupied homes in Dakota City 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 Dakota City city, Iowa (place:18075, 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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