How are homes heated in Larchwood, IA?

Name: Heating fuel in Larchwood, IA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Larchwood, used by 70.6% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

5.4% heat with utility gas.

17.0% heat with electricity.

3.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 5.4% (±2.8 points)
Electricity: 17.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.5%

Heating fuel in Larchwood

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Larchwood	Lyon County	Iowa	United States
Utility gas	5.4% (±2.8 points)	39.8%	60.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.5% (±3.0 points)	1.4%	0.3%	3.9%
Electricity	17.0% (±6.2 points)	27.8%	24.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	70.6% (±7.8 points)	25.6%	12.6%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±5.7 points)	0.6%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.7 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.5% (±2.2 points)	2.5%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±5.7 points)	2.4%	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 Larchwood, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lyon County (1.4%).

It is also higher than in Iowa (0.3%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Larchwood, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Lyon County (27.8%).

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 Larchwood

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Larchwood
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Larchwood	—	17.0% (±6.2 points)	—
Lester	5.4 mi	22.8% (±13.0 points)	Not measurably different
Hills	6.4 mi	19.6% (±9.1 points)	Not measurably different
Valley Springs Township	6.7 mi	22.4% (±17.4 points)	Not measurably different
Martin Township	7.2 mi	32.5% (±15.2 points)	Not measurably different
Valley Springs	8.9 mi	16.2% (±7.5 points)	Not measurably different
Steen	9.6 mi	18.3% (±15.6 points)	Not measurably different
Split Rock Township	9.8 mi	28.3% (±8.6 points)	Higher
Inwood	10 mi	35.9% (±11.5 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Split Rock Township, SD (28.3%), Inwood, IA (35.9%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Lyon County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Larchwood	3.5% (±3.0 points)
2	Little Rock	1.2% (±1.9 points)
3	Rock Rapids	0.6% (±1.0 points)
4 (tie)	Alvord	0.0% (±30.2 points)
4 (tie)	Doon	0.0% (±9.6 points)
4 (tie)	George	0.0% (±5.3 points)
4 (tie)	Inwood	0.0% (±7.5 points)

Showing 7 of 8 places in Lyon 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 Larchwood

What is the most common way to heat a home in Larchwood?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Larchwood, used by 70.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Larchwood heat with oil?

3.5% (±3.0 points) of occupied homes in Larchwood use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Larchwood have electric heat?

17.0% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Larchwood heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Larchwood city, Iowa

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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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