How are homes heated in Loup Township (Merrick County), NE?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Loup Township (Merrick County), used by 47.5% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

35.1% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
47.5% (±11.0 points)
Electricity
35.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Loup Township (Merrick County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostLoup Township (Merrick County)Merrick CountyNebraskaUnited States
Utility gas47.5% (±11.0 points)33.1%59.2%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±8.7 points)0.1%0.3%3.9%
Electricity35.1% (±8.9 points)46.1%31.5%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)16.3% (±8.7 points)17.4%7.0%4.9%
Wood1.1% (±1.4 points)1.7%0.8%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±8.7 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±8.7 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±8.7 points)1.2%0.6%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±8.7 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 Loup 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 Loup Township (Merrick County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in 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 Loup Township (Merrick County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Loup Township (Merrick County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Loup Township (Merrick County)—35.1% (±8.9 points)—
Palmer2.1 mi33.3% (±11.5 points)Not measurably different
Midland Township (Merrick County)6.4 mi24.4% (±17.4 points)Not measurably different
Cottonwood Township7.5 mi13.0% (±16.7 points)Lower
Prairie Creek Township (Merrick County)8.3 mi34.5% (±18.4 points)Not measurably different
Cushing9.1 mi7.9% (±19.6 points)Lower
Loup Ferry Township9.5 mi54.5% (±44.5 points)Not measurably different
Mead Township10 mi50.8% (±28.8 points)Not measurably different
West Newman Township11 mi15.8% (±22.5 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cottonwood Township, NE (13.0%), Cushing, NE (7.9%).

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
3 (tie)Clarks0.0% (±15.5 points)
3 (tie)Palmer0.0% (±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 Township0.0% (±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 Township0.0% (±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 Township0.0% (±50.1 points)
3 (tie)Vieregg Township0.0% (±6.9 points)

Showing 12 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 Loup Township (Merrick County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Loup Township (Merrick County)?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Loup Township (Merrick County), used by 47.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Loup Township (Merrick County) heat with oil?

0.0% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes in Loup Township (Merrick County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Loup Township (Merrick County) have electric heat?

35.1% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Loup 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 Loup township, Merrick County, Nebraska (county subdivision:29400, in state:31 county:121).

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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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