How are homes heated in Rock Valley, IA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rock Valley, used by 50.2% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 50.2% (±9.6 points)
- Electricity
- 49.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Rock Valley
| Fuel used most | Rock Valley | Sioux County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.2% (±9.6 points) | 47.0% | 60.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 49.0% (±9.9 points) | 39.9% | 24.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.8% (±1.5 points) | 10.2% | 12.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.7 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 Rock Valley, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Sioux County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Rock Valley, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Sioux County (39.9%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (24.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Rock Valley
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Valley | — | 49.0% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Doon | 6.0 mi | 32.0% (±9.4 points) | Lower |
| Hull | 7.9 mi | 48.1% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alvord | 9.6 mi | 11.9% (±10.8 points) | Lower |
| Hudson | 9.8 mi | 29.0% (±15.1 points) | Lower |
| Fairview | 10 mi | 13.5% (±17.2 points) | Lower |
| Inwood | 10 mi | 35.9% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sioux Center | 11 mi | 38.5% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township (Lincoln County) | 12 mi | 4.3% (±8.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Doon, IA (32.0%), Alvord, IA (11.9%), Hudson, SD (29.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Sioux County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Chatsworth | 0.0% (±47.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Granville | 0.0% (±16.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Hospers | 0.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Hull | 0.0% (±2.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Matlock | 0.0% (±33.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Orange City | 0.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Rock Valley | 0.0% (±1.7 points) |
Showing 7 of 13 places in Sioux 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 Rock Valley
What is the most common way to heat a home in Rock Valley?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rock Valley, used by 50.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Rock Valley heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.7 points) of occupied homes in Rock Valley use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Rock Valley have electric heat?
49.0% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in Rock Valley 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 Rock Valley city, Iowa (place:68205, 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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