How are homes heated in Lowden, IA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Lowden, used by 75.2% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
13.4% heat with electricity.
0.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 75.2% (±8.7 points)
- Electricity
- 13.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.8%
Heating fuel in Lowden
| Fuel used most | Lowden | Cedar County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.2% (±8.7 points) | 52.7% | 60.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.8% (±1.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 13.4% (±6.9 points) | 12.8% | 24.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 10.6% (±5.4 points) | 30.6% | 12.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 1.1% | 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 Lowden, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Cedar County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Lowden, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Cedar County (12.8%).
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 Lowden
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowden | — | 13.4% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Toronto | 4.3 mi | 0.0% (±41.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatland | 4.7 mi | 8.1% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarence | 7.2 mi | 15.9% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bennett | 8.6 mi | 13.1% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Calamus | 8.7 mi | 12.3% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford Junction | 8.8 mi | 8.6% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lost Nation | 9.2 mi | 14.0% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Liberty | 10 mi | 0.0% (±35.0 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 Cedar County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennett | 2.5% (±2.4 points) |
| 2 | Lowden | 0.8% (±1.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Clarence | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Durant | 0.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Mechanicsville | 0.0% (±5.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Stanwood | 0.0% (±9.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Tipton | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | West Branch | 0.0% (±2.4 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 Lowden
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lowden?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Lowden, used by 75.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lowden heat with oil?
0.8% (±1.4 points) of occupied homes in Lowden use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lowden have electric heat?
13.4% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes in Lowden 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 Lowden city, Iowa (place:46920, 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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