How are homes heated in Burwell, NE?

Name: Heating fuel in Burwell, NE, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Burwell, used by 62.5% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

30.2% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 62.5% (±12.2 points)
Electricity: 30.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Burwell

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Burwell	Garfield County	Nebraska	United States
Utility gas	62.5% (±12.2 points)	34.5%	59.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±6.6 points)	2.3%	0.3%	3.9%
Electricity	30.2% (±12.0 points)	29.8%	31.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	7.3% (±4.3 points)	29.5%	7.0%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±6.6 points)	0.4%	0.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±6.6 points)	3.4%	0.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.6 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 Burwell, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Garfield County (2.3%).

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

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

In Burwell, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Garfield County (29.8%).

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

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Burwell

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Burwell
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Burwell	—	30.2% (±12.0 points)	—
Elyria	9.6 mi	51.9% (±36.0 points)	Not measurably different
Taylor	13 mi	19.6% (±14.3 points)	Not measurably different
Sargent Township	14 mi	27.4% (±9.8 points)	Not measurably different
Comstock Township	15 mi	13.6% (±11.8 points)	Not measurably different
Ord Township	15 mi	56.9% (±6.7 points)	Higher
Sargent	16 mi	23.8% (±11.5 points)	Not measurably different
Comstock	16 mi	10.4% (±9.9 points)	Lower
Ord	17 mi	58.9% (±6.9 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Comstock, NE (10.4%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ord Township, NE (56.9%), Ord, NE (58.9%).

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 Burwell

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Burwell, used by 62.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Burwell heat with oil?

0.0% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes in Burwell use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Burwell have electric heat?

30.2% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes in Burwell heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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