How are homes heated in Eldridge, IA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Eldridge, used by 83.4% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.9% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 83.4% (±6.0 points)
- Electricity
- 14.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Eldridge
| Fuel used most | Eldridge | Scott County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 83.4% (±6.0 points) | 74.0% | 60.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 14.9% (±5.5 points) | 20.8% | 24.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 4.0% | 12.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±0.9 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 Eldridge, 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 Eldridge, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Scott County (20.8%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (24.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Eldridge
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldridge | — | 14.9% (±5.5 points) | — |
| Long Grove | 3.7 mi | 11.1% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Park View | 4.4 mi | 9.1% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Davenport | 5.8 mi | 23.5% (±1.8 points) | Higher |
| Donahue | 6.0 mi | 5.3% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Maysville | 7.1 mi | 15.9% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bettendorf | 7.3 mi | 18.0% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Panorama Park | 8.7 mi | 4.9% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Island Township | 9.2 mi | 22.5% (±4.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Donahue, IA (5.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Davenport, IA (23.5%), Rock Island Township, IL (22.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 5 (tie) | Panorama Park | 0.0% (±32.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Park View | 0.0% (±2.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Princeton | 0.0% (±7.0 points) |
Showing 13 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 Eldridge
What is the most common way to heat a home in Eldridge?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Eldridge, used by 83.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Eldridge heat with oil?
0.0% (±0.9 points) of occupied homes in Eldridge use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Eldridge have electric heat?
14.9% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes in Eldridge 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 Eldridge city, Iowa (place:24600, in state:19).
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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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