How are homes heated in Vieregg Township, NE?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Vieregg Township, used by 40.1% (±13.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.9% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 28.9% (±11.3 points)
- Electricity
- 40.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Vieregg Township
| Fuel used most | Vieregg Township | Merrick County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.9% (±11.3 points) | 33.1% | 59.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 40.1% (±13.5 points) | 46.1% | 31.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 26.6% (±10.5 points) | 17.4% | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.9% (±4.2 points) | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.4% (±2.0 points) | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.9 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 Vieregg Township, 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 Vieregg Township, 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 Vieregg Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vieregg Township | — | 40.1% (±13.5 points) | — |
| Chapman | 4.9 mi | 21.2% (±11.2 points) | Lower |
| Chapman Township (Merrick County) | 5.4 mi | 32.0% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Phillips | 5.9 mi | 28.5% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Island | 7.6 mi | 31.6% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Creek Township (Merrick County) | 8.7 mi | 34.5% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marquette | 12 mi | 28.3% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Tree Township (Merrick County) | 14 mi | 48.5% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aurora | 14 mi | 36.9% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chapman, NE (21.2%).
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) | 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 7 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 Vieregg Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Vieregg Township?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Vieregg Township, used by 40.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Vieregg Township heat with oil?
0.0% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes in Vieregg Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Vieregg Township have electric heat?
40.1% (±13.5 points) of occupied homes in Vieregg Township 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 Vieregg township, Merrick County, Nebraska (county subdivision:50720, 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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Figures last updated on .
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