How are homes heated in Sibley, IA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Sibley, used by 75.3% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 75.3% (±7.0 points)
- Electricity
- 22.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Sibley
| Fuel used most | Sibley | Osceola County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.3% (±7.0 points) | 41.2% | 60.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 2.5% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.2% (±6.8 points) | 22.2% | 24.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 32.2% | 12.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.5% (±1.7 points) | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.3% | 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 Sibley, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Osceola County (2.5%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Sibley, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Osceola County (22.2%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (24.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Sibley
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley | — | 22.2% (±6.8 points) | — |
| Ashton | 6.8 mi | 33.5% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Little Rock | 7.6 mi | 14.9% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bigelow | 7.7 mi | 0.8% (±1.5 points) | Lower |
| Ransom Township | 10 mi | 0.0% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ocheyedan | 10 mi | 19.4% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Melvin | 10 mi | 9.1% (±6.6 points) | Lower |
| Little Rock Township | 12 mi | 9.6% (±8.3 points) | Lower |
| Bigelow Township | 12 mi | 15.5% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bigelow, MN (0.8%), Melvin, IA (9.1%), Little Rock Township, MN (9.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Osceola County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melvin | 10.1% (±7.0 points) |
| 2 | Ocheyedan | 3.4% (±3.8 points) |
| 3 | Harris | 2.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Ashton | 0.0% (±11.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Sibley | 0.0% (±2.2 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 Sibley
What is the most common way to heat a home in Sibley?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Sibley, used by 75.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Sibley heat with oil?
0.0% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in Sibley use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Sibley have electric heat?
22.2% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes in Sibley 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 Sibley city, Iowa (place:72975, 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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