How are homes heated in Howells, NE?

Name: Heating fuel in Howells, NE, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Howells, used by 49.8% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.0% heat with utility gas.

7.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.0% (±2.9 points)
Electricity: 49.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 7.3%

Heating fuel in Howells

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Howells	Colfax County	Nebraska	United States
Utility gas	3.0% (±2.9 points)	37.4%	59.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	7.3% (±4.8 points)	2.5%	0.3%	3.9%
Electricity	49.8% (±10.8 points)	40.2%	31.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	36.1% (±10.6 points)	18.2%	7.0%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±10.2 points)	0.6%	0.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±10.2 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±10.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.7% (±2.0 points)	0.8%	0.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.1% (±2.9 points)	0.2%	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 Howells, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Colfax County (2.5%).

It is also higher than in Nebraska (0.3%).

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

In Howells, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Colfax County (40.2%).

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 Howells

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Howells
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Howells	—	49.8% (±10.8 points)	—
Lincoln Township (Cuming County)	5.0 mi	43.7% (±26.3 points)	Not measurably different
Clarkson	6.0 mi	45.8% (±12.6 points)	Not measurably different
Dodge	6.4 mi	67.3% (±9.8 points)	Higher
Webster Township	8.3 mi	49.4% (±11.5 points)	Not measurably different
Monterey Township	9.3 mi	60.9% (±29.0 points)	Not measurably different
Bismark Township (Cuming County)	11 mi	0.0% (±27.4 points)	Lower
Pleasant Valley Township	11 mi	47.1% (±52.9 points)	Not measurably different
Snyder	11 mi	41.0% (±13.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bismark Township (Cuming County), NE (0.0%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dodge, NE (67.3%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Richland	18.8% (±29.6 points)
2	Clarkson	17.9% (±13.6 points)
3	Howells	7.3% (±4.8 points)
4	Leigh	6.4% (±5.4 points)
5 (tie)	Rogers	0.0% (±51.0 points)
5 (tie)	Schuyler	0.0% (±1.2 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 Howells

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Howells, used by 49.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Howells heat with oil?

7.3% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes in Howells use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Howells have electric heat?

49.8% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes in Howells heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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