How are homes heated in Emerson, NE?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Emerson, used by 83.1% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.6% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 83.1% (±8.3 points)
- Electricity
- 16.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Emerson
| Fuel used most | Emerson | Dixon County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 83.1% (±8.3 points) | 31.0% | 59.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 1.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 16.6% (±8.2 points) | 32.9% | 31.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.3% (±0.8 points) | 29.6% | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.3 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 Emerson, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Dixon County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Emerson, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Dixon County (32.9%).
It is also lower than in Nebraska (31.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Emerson
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson | — | 16.6% (±8.2 points) | — |
| Perry Township | 2.3 mi | 15.9% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emerson Township | 3.9 mi | 11.8% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flournoy Township | 5.3 mi | 24.3% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wakefield Township | 6.8 mi | 32.6% (±10.4 points) | Higher |
| Wakefield | 7.0 mi | 30.4% (±10.3 points) | Higher |
| Thurston | 7.3 mi | 26.0% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merry Township | 7.6 mi | 35.3% (±27.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hubbard | 10 mi | 36.2% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wakefield Township, NE (32.6%), Wakefield, NE (30.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Dixon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ponca Township | 5.0% (±6.5 points) |
| 3 | Concord Township | 4.2% (±3.7 points) |
| 4 | Springbank Township | 3.4% (±4.3 points) |
| 5 | Concord | 2.6% (±4.4 points) |
| 6 | Wakefield Township | 1.2% (±1.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Allen | 0.0% (±12.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Emerson | 0.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Martinsburg | 0.0% (±48.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Maskell | 0.0% (±46.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Newcastle | 0.0% (±13.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Ponca | 0.0% (±7.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Wakefield | 0.0% (±5.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Waterbury | 0.0% (±51.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Dixon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Emerson
What is the most common way to heat a home in Emerson?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Emerson, used by 83.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Emerson heat with oil?
0.0% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Emerson use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Emerson have electric heat?
16.6% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes in Emerson heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
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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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