How are homes heated in Omaha Township, NE?

Name: Heating fuel in Omaha Township, NE, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Omaha Township, used by 55.3% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

30.5% heat with electricity.

5.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 55.3% (±10.1 points)
Electricity: 30.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.3%

Heating fuel in Omaha Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Omaha Township	Thurston County	Nebraska	United States
Utility gas	55.3% (±10.1 points)	47.7%	59.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.3% (±3.7 points)	6.6%	0.3%	3.9%
Electricity	30.5% (±9.9 points)	28.3%	31.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	4.5% (±3.8 points)	14.6%	7.0%	4.9%
Wood	4.1% (±3.9 points)	1.4%	0.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.0 points)	0.2%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.4% (±0.8 points)	1.2%	0.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±9.0 points)	0.0%	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 Omaha Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Thurston County (6.6%).

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

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

In Omaha Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Thurston County (28.3%).

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 Omaha Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Omaha Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Omaha Township	—	30.5% (±9.9 points)	—
Walthill	0.7 mi	25.7% (±11.1 points)	Not measurably different
Bryan Township	5.6 mi	3.0% (±8.9 points)	Lower
Winnebago Township	6.3 mi	40.9% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different
Winnebago	6.3 mi	21.7% (±8.0 points)	Not measurably different
Dawes Township	6.4 mi	19.2% (±10.5 points)	Not measurably different
Rosalie	6.4 mi	21.7% (±13.2 points)	Not measurably different
Blackbird Township	6.5 mi	36.9% (±12.5 points)	Not measurably different
Merry Township	8.1 mi	35.3% (±27.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bryan Township, NE (3.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Bryan Township	36.4% (±25.5 points)
2	Blackbird Township	25.6% (±11.5 points)
3	Merry Township	11.8% (±22.5 points)
4	Flournoy Township	10.7% (±10.5 points)
5	Perry Township	7.3% (±10.5 points)
6	Dawes Township	5.8% (±5.9 points)
7	Omaha Township	5.3% (±3.7 points)
8	Winnebago Township	3.7% (±2.9 points)
9	Pender Township	2.5% (±2.0 points)
10 (tie)	Pender	0.0% (±5.2 points)
10 (tie)	Rosalie	0.0% (±29.5 points)
10 (tie)	Thurston	0.0% (±36.7 points)
10 (tie)	Walthill	0.0% (±12.5 points)

Showing 13 of 16 places in Thurston 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 Omaha Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Omaha Township, used by 55.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Omaha Township heat with oil?

5.3% (±3.7 points) of occupied homes in Omaha Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Omaha Township have electric heat?

30.5% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in Omaha Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Omaha township, Thurston County, 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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