How are homes heated in Riceville, IA?

Name: Heating fuel in Riceville, IA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Riceville, used by 72.7% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

14.6% heat with utility gas.

9.6% heat with electricity.

1.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 14.6% (±9.0 points)
Electricity: 9.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.8%

Heating fuel in Riceville

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Riceville	Howard County	Iowa	United States
Utility gas	14.6% (±9.0 points)	39.2%	60.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.8% (±1.4 points)	1.9%	0.3%	3.9%
Electricity	9.6% (±5.6 points)	8.2%	24.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	72.7% (±10.1 points)	41.8%	12.6%	4.9%
Wood	1.0% (±1.6 points)	6.5%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.1 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.3% (±0.9 points)	2.2%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.1 points)	0.1%	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 Riceville, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Howard County (1.9%).

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

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Riceville, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Howard County (8.2%).

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 Riceville

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Riceville
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Riceville	—	9.6% (±5.6 points)	—
McIntire	5.5 mi	1.8% (±4.0 points)	Lower
Elma	9.9 mi	18.0% (±8.1 points)	Not measurably different
Le Roy	11 mi	22.2% (±12.5 points)	Not measurably different
Stacyville	13 mi	10.5% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
Chester	13 mi	24.6% (±16.3 points)	Not measurably different
Lodi Township	13 mi	9.1% (±6.4 points)	Not measurably different
Le Roy Township	13 mi	7.8% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Alta Vista	13 mi	6.0% (±7.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: McIntire, IA (1.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Elma	9.2% (±10.3 points)
2	Lime Springs	5.9% (±5.4 points)
3	Chester	4.6% (±9.3 points)
4	Riceville	1.8% (±1.4 points)
5 (tie)	Cresco	0.0% (±1.5 points)
5 (tie)	Protivin	0.0% (±17.4 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 Riceville

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Riceville, used by 72.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Riceville heat with oil?

1.8% (±1.4 points) of occupied homes in Riceville use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Riceville have electric heat?

9.6% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes in Riceville heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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