How are homes heated in Gilmore City, IA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Gilmore City, used by 68.0% (±11.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.6% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 68.0% (±11.8 points)
- Electricity
- 30.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Gilmore City
| Fuel used most | Gilmore City | Humboldt County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.0% (±11.8 points) | 41.2% | 60.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.6% (±11.8 points) | 26.5% | 24.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 29.7% | 12.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.7% (±1.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.5 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 Gilmore 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 Gilmore City, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Humboldt County (26.5%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (24.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Gilmore City
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmore City | — | 30.6% (±11.8 points) | — |
| Bradgate | 5.3 mi | 6.4% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
| Rutland | 7.6 mi | 22.7% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rolfe | 7.7 mi | 11.1% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
| Palmer | 11 mi | 30.4% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clare | 11 mi | 5.8% (±6.0 points) | Lower |
| Humboldt | 11 mi | 35.8% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pocahontas | 12 mi | 26.8% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dakota City | 12 mi | 36.3% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bradgate, IA (6.4%), Rolfe, IA (11.1%), 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 Gilmore City
What is the most common way to heat a home in Gilmore City?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Gilmore City, used by 68.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Gilmore City heat with oil?
0.0% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes in Gilmore City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Gilmore City have electric heat?
30.6% (±11.8 points) of occupied homes in Gilmore 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 Gilmore City city, Iowa (place:30945, 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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