How are homes heated in Ponca, NE?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Ponca, used by 65.7% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.8% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 65.7% (±10.5 points)
- Electricity
- 21.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Ponca
| Fuel used most | Ponca | Dixon County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.7% (±10.5 points) | 31.0% | 59.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 1.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 21.8% (±8.4 points) | 32.9% | 31.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.7% (±3.9 points) | 29.6% | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.9% (±4.1 points) | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.9% (±3.6 points) | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.1% (±2.6 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 Ponca, 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 Ponca, 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 Ponca
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponca | — | 21.8% (±8.4 points) | — |
| Ponca Township | 2.4 mi | 48.8% (±16.0 points) | Higher |
| Civil Bend Township | 3.3 mi | 35.3% (±27.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Silvercreek Township | 6.4 mi | 34.0% (±24.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Martinsburg | 7.4 mi | 24.1% (±32.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waterbury | 7.6 mi | 38.5% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ottercreek Township | 7.6 mi | 25.0% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson | 7.8 mi | 44.7% (±16.6 points) | Higher |
| Jefferson Township (Union County) | 7.9 mi | 45.3% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ponca Township, NE (48.8%), Jefferson, SD (44.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 7 (tie) | Clark Township | 0.0% (±37.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Daily Township | 0.0% (±82.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Emerson Township | 0.0% (±10.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Galena Township | 0.0% (±28.9 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 Ponca
What is the most common way to heat a home in Ponca?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Ponca, used by 65.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Ponca heat with oil?
0.0% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes in Ponca use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Ponca have electric heat?
21.8% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes in Ponca 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 Ponca city, Nebraska (place:39695, in state:31).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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