How are homes heated in Lincoln, MO?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lincoln, used by 81.7% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
10.2% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 10.2% (±5.0 points)
- Electricity
- 81.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Lincoln
| Fuel used most | Lincoln | Benton County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.2% (±5.0 points) | 7.0% | 49.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 0.9% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 81.7% (±6.9 points) | 65.6% | 38.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.1% (±2.0 points) | 18.0% | 8.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.0% (±3.8 points) | 6.7% | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 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 Lincoln, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Benton County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Lincoln, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Benton County (65.6%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (38.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Lincoln
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | — | 81.7% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Ionia | 7.6 mi | 35.9% (±17.9 points) | Lower |
| Cole Camp | 8.3 mi | 72.8% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warsaw | 10 mi | 75.3% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tightwad | 13 mi | 75.9% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township | 13 mi | 43.7% (±23.4 points) | Lower |
| Windsor | 14 mi | 37.1% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
| Windsor Township | 14 mi | 41.4% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Leesville Township | 15 mi | 62.7% (±9.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ionia, MO (35.9%), Springfield Township, MO (43.7%), Windsor, MO (37.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Benton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Cole Camp | 0.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Ionia | 0.0% (±49.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Lincoln | 0.0% (±6.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Warsaw | 0.0% (±4.5 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 Lincoln
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lincoln?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lincoln, used by 81.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lincoln heat with oil?
0.0% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Lincoln use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lincoln have electric heat?
81.7% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes in Lincoln 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 Lincoln city, Missouri (place:42608, in state:29).
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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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