How are homes heated in Libby, MT?

Name: Heating fuel in Libby, MT, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Libby, used by 81.3% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.3% heat with utility gas.

3.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.3% (±1.7 points)
Electricity: 81.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.0%

Heating fuel in Libby

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Libby	Lincoln County	Montana	United States
Utility gas	2.3% (±1.7 points)	3.2%	50.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.0% (±2.2 points)	2.1%	0.6%	3.9%
Electricity	81.3% (±6.5 points)	54.3%	27.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	6.2% (±4.0 points)	8.8%	13.0%	4.9%
Wood	7.2% (±4.8 points)	29.0%	6.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.0 points)	0.0%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.0 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±2.0 points)	1.8%	1.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±2.0 points)	0.7%	0.5%	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 Libby, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lincoln County (2.1%).

It is also higher than in Montana (0.6%).

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

In Libby, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Lincoln County (54.3%).

It is also higher than in Montana (27.3%).

It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Libby

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Libby
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Libby	—	81.3% (±6.5 points)	—
Troy	16 mi	34.3% (±13.9 points)	Lower
Clark Fork	33 mi	38.1% (±15.4 points)	Lower
East Hope	35 mi	57.7% (±16.0 points)	Lower
Hope	36 mi	40.0% (±28.0 points)	Lower
Moyie Springs	37 mi	37.5% (±13.6 points)	Lower
Rexford	40 mi	56.3% (±32.0 points)	Not measurably different
Bonners Ferry	41 mi	35.1% (±8.0 points)	Lower
Eureka	41 mi	58.4% (±12.1 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Troy, MT (34.3%), Clark Fork, ID (38.1%), East Hope, ID (57.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Troy	3.3% (±4.7 points)
2	Libby	3.0% (±2.2 points)
3 (tie)	Eureka	0.0% (±4.8 points)
3 (tie)	Rexford	0.0% (±33.0 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 Libby

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Libby, used by 81.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Libby heat with oil?

3.0% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in Libby use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Libby have electric heat?

81.3% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Libby heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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

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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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