How are homes heated in Dayton, IA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Dayton, used by 81.8% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 81.8% (±12.2 points)
- Electricity
- 17.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Dayton
| Fuel used most | Dayton | Webster County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 81.8% (±12.2 points) | 63.2% | 60.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 17.0% (±12.4 points) | 21.9% | 24.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.2% (±1.7 points) | 13.0% | 12.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.5% | 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 Dayton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Webster County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Dayton, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Webster County (21.9%).
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 Dayton
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | — | 17.0% (±12.4 points) | — |
| Harcourt | 5.3 mi | 13.2% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boxholm | 6.4 mi | 19.7% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lehigh | 6.7 mi | 17.6% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stratford | 7.4 mi | 8.2% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pilot Mound | 7.6 mi | 11.3% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fraser | 11 mi | 0.0% (±28.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gowrie | 11 mi | 16.5% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paton | 12 mi | 6.1% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Webster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnum | 1.1% (±3.9 points) |
| 2 | Fort Dodge | 0.2% (±0.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Badger | 0.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Callender | 0.0% (±15.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Clare | 0.0% (±35.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Dayton | 0.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Duncombe | 0.0% (±13.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Gowrie | 0.0% (±6.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Harcourt | 0.0% (±18.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Lehigh | 0.0% (±13.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Moorland | 0.0% (±27.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Otho | 0.0% (±10.2 points) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Webster 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 Dayton
What is the most common way to heat a home in Dayton?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Dayton, used by 81.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Dayton heat with oil?
0.0% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Dayton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Dayton have electric heat?
17.0% (±12.4 points) of occupied homes in Dayton 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 Dayton city, Iowa (place:19180, 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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