How are homes heated in Culbertson, NE?

Name: Heating fuel in Culbertson, NE, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Culbertson, used by 65.3% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.2% heat with utility gas.

30.9% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.2% (±1.6 points)
Electricity: 30.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Culbertson

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Culbertson	Hitchcock County	Nebraska	United States
Utility gas	1.2% (±1.6 points)	3.5%	59.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±9.2 points)	2.9%	0.3%	3.9%
Electricity	30.9% (±7.9 points)	30.7%	31.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	65.3% (±7.9 points)	56.6%	7.0%	4.9%
Wood	2.7% (±2.2 points)	4.7%	0.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±9.2 points)	1.5%	0.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±9.2 points)	0.1%	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 Culbertson, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Hitchcock County (2.9%).

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

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

In Culbertson, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Hitchcock County (30.7%).

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 Culbertson

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Culbertson
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Culbertson	—	30.9% (±7.9 points)	—
Trenton	9.8 mi	32.9% (±10.3 points)	Not measurably different
McCook	12 mi	34.7% (±6.4 points)	Not measurably different
Palisade	17 mi	60.5% (±14.1 points)	Higher
Finley Township	20 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Stratton	21 mi	32.4% (±12.3 points)	Not measurably different
Herndon	22 mi	1.9% (±4.1 points)	Lower
Hayes Center	22 mi	36.1% (±13.8 points)	Not measurably different
Driftwood Township	22 mi	0.0% (±48.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Herndon, KS (1.9%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Palisade, NE (60.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Stratton	2.4% (±2.3 points)
2	Palisade	0.8% (±1.6 points)
3 (tie)	Culbertson	0.0% (±9.2 points)
3 (tie)	Trenton	0.0% (±10.9 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 Culbertson

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Culbertson, used by 65.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Culbertson heat with oil?

0.0% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes in Culbertson use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Culbertson have electric heat?

30.9% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Culbertson heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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