How are homes heated in Axtell, NE?

Name: Heating fuel in Axtell, NE, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Axtell, used by 53.6% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

44.1% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 53.6% (±10.2 points)
Electricity: 44.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Axtell

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Axtell	Kearney County	Nebraska	United States
Utility gas	53.6% (±10.2 points)	63.0%	59.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±6.9 points)	0.4%	0.3%	3.9%
Electricity	44.1% (±10.1 points)	28.3%	31.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.4% (±1.8 points)	7.8%	7.0%	4.9%
Wood	0.9% (±1.3 points)	0.2%	0.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±6.9 points)	0.0%	0.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.9 points)	0.4%	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 Axtell, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Kearney County (0.4%).

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

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

In Axtell, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Kearney County (28.3%).

It is also higher than in Nebraska (31.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Axtell

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Axtell
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Axtell	—	44.1% (±10.1 points)	—
Funk	6.5 mi	29.4% (±17.5 points)	Not measurably different
Wilcox	8.2 mi	16.4% (±10.0 points)	Lower
Minden	8.6 mi	15.7% (±7.2 points)	Lower
Hildreth	11 mi	25.2% (±12.1 points)	Lower
Lincoln Township (Franklin County)	12 mi	6.3% (±8.8 points)	Lower
Holdrege	13 mi	34.8% (±4.8 points)	Not measurably different
Salem Township	14 mi	24.7% (±10.8 points)	Lower
Ragan	14 mi	37.5% (±36.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wilcox, NE (16.4%), Minden, NE (15.7%), Hildreth, NE (25.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	Axtell	0.0% (±6.9 points)
1 (tie)	Heartwell	0.0% (±40.1 points)
1 (tie)	Minden	0.0% (±1.9 points)
1 (tie)	Norman	0.0% (±51.0 points)
1 (tie)	Wilcox	0.0% (±16.3 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 Axtell

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Axtell, used by 53.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Axtell heat with oil?

0.0% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes in Axtell use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Axtell have electric heat?

44.1% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes in Axtell heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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

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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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