How are homes heated in Thompson, IA?

Name: Heating fuel in Thompson, IA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Thompson, used by 54.9% (±18.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

20.9% heat with utility gas.

19.4% heat with electricity.

3.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 20.9% (±20.5 points)
Electricity: 19.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.4%

Heating fuel in Thompson

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Thompson	Winnebago County	Iowa	United States
Utility gas	20.9% (±20.5 points)	55.5%	60.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.4% (±4.3 points)	0.8%	0.3%	3.9%
Electricity	19.4% (±10.8 points)	17.0%	24.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	54.9% (±18.9 points)	25.5%	12.6%	4.9%
Wood	1.5% (±2.2 points)	0.1%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±8.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±8.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±8.9 points)	0.4%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±8.9 points)	0.6%	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 Thompson, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Winnebago County (0.8%).

It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.3%).

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

In Thompson, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Winnebago County (17.0%).

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 Thompson

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Thompson
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Thompson	—	19.4% (±10.8 points)	—
Leland	7.6 mi	3.3% (±5.3 points)	Lower
Buffalo Center	8.5 mi	27.6% (±17.0 points)	Not measurably different
Crystal Lake	10 mi	6.7% (±6.5 points)	Lower
Forest City	10 mi	13.0% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Scarville	11 mi	0.0% (±44.6 points)	Not measurably different
Rake	11 mi	23.5% (±17.5 points)	Not measurably different
Seely Township	12 mi	3.1% (±5.5 points)	Lower
Woden	12 mi	4.3% (±6.5 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Leland, IA (3.3%), Crystal Lake, IA (6.7%), Seely Township, MN (3.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Rake	4.9% (±5.0 points)
2	Thompson	3.4% (±4.3 points)
3	Buffalo Center	0.8% (±1.2 points)
4 (tie)	Forest City	0.0% (±1.5 points)
4 (tie)	Lake Mills	0.0% (±2.5 points)
4 (tie)	Leland	0.0% (±18.4 points)
4 (tie)	Scarville	0.0% (±44.6 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 Thompson

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Thompson, used by 54.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Thompson heat with oil?

3.4% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in Thompson use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Thompson have electric heat?

19.4% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes in Thompson heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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