How are homes heated in Benkelman, NE?

Name: Heating fuel in Benkelman, NE, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Benkelman, used by 67.8% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

25.3% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 67.8% (±8.0 points)
Electricity: 25.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Benkelman

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Benkelman	Dundy County	Nebraska	United States
Utility gas	67.8% (±8.0 points)	36.3%	59.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±6.2 points)	0.3%	0.3%	3.9%
Electricity	25.3% (±7.3 points)	22.6%	31.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	5.1% (±3.3 points)	37.0%	7.0%	4.9%
Wood	1.0% (±1.1 points)	1.7%	0.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.8% (±1.1 points)	2.2%	0.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.2 points)	0.0%	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 Benkelman, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Dundy County (0.3%).

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

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

In Benkelman, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Dundy County (22.6%).

It is not measurably different from Nebraska (31.5%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Benkelman

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Benkelman
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Benkelman	—	25.3% (±7.3 points)	—
Calhoun Township	11 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Cleveland Run Township	17 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Stratton	18 mi	32.4% (±12.3 points)	Not measurably different
Bird City Township	19 mi	12.5% (±6.6 points)	Lower
Rocewood Township	19 mi	2.0% (±1.9 points)	Lower
Orlando Township	20 mi	0.0% (±54.8 points)	Not measurably different
McDonald	20 mi	1.6% (±2.7 points)	Lower
Bird City	21 mi	14.5% (±8.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bird City Township, KS (12.5%), Rocewood Township, KS (2.0%), McDonald, KS (1.6%).

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

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 Benkelman

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Benkelman, used by 67.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Benkelman heat with oil?

0.0% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Benkelman use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Benkelman have electric heat?

25.3% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Benkelman heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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