How are homes heated in Lone Tree Township (Merrick County), NE?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lone Tree Township (Merrick County), used by 48.5% (±18.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.4% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 32.4% (±16.2 points)
- Electricity
- 48.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Lone Tree Township (Merrick County)
| Fuel used most | Lone Tree Township (Merrick County) | Merrick County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.4% (±16.2 points) | 33.1% | 59.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 48.5% (±18.2 points) | 46.1% | 31.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 19.1% (±10.2 points) | 17.4% | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.5 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 Lone Tree Township (Merrick County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Merrick County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Lone Tree Township (Merrick County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Merrick County (46.1%).
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 Lone Tree Township (Merrick County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Tree Township (Merrick County) | — | 48.5% (±18.2 points) | — |
| Central City | 1.7 mi | 52.5% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Midland Township (Merrick County) | 6.1 mi | 24.4% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Central Township (Merrick County) | 7.3 mi | 58.3% (±37.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Island Township | 7.4 mi | 66.7% (±34.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marquette | 7.6 mi | 28.3% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hordville | 7.8 mi | 26.1% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chapman Township (Merrick County) | 8.7 mi | 32.0% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mead Township | 8.9 mi | 50.8% (±28.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Merrick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Chapman | 0.0% (±19.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Clarks | 0.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Palmer | 0.0% (±13.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Central Township (Merrick County) | 0.0% (±53.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Chapman Township (Merrick County) | 0.0% (±10.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Clarksville Township | 0.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Lone Tree Township (Merrick County) | 0.0% (±11.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Loup Township (Merrick County) | 0.0% (±8.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Mead Township | 0.0% (±31.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Midland Township (Merrick County) | 0.0% (±24.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Prairie Creek Township (Merrick County) | 0.0% (±19.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Prairie Island Township | 0.0% (±50.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Vieregg Township | 0.0% (±6.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Merrick 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 Lone Tree Township (Merrick County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lone Tree Township (Merrick County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lone Tree Township (Merrick County), used by 48.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lone Tree Township (Merrick County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.5 points) of occupied homes in Lone Tree Township (Merrick County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lone Tree Township (Merrick County) have electric heat?
48.5% (±18.2 points) of occupied homes in Lone Tree Township (Merrick County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Lone Tree township, Merrick County, Nebraska (county subdivision:29015, in state:31 county:121).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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