How are homes heated in Winnemucca, NV?

Name: Heating fuel in Winnemucca, NV, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Winnemucca, used by 73.1% (±6.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

18.9% heat with electricity.

0.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 73.1% (±6.1 points)
Electricity: 18.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.9%

Heating fuel in Winnemucca

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Winnemucca	Humboldt County	Nevada	United States
Utility gas	73.1% (±6.1 points)	49.9%	58.9%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.9% (±1.2 points)	2.0%	0.4%	3.9%
Electricity	18.9% (±4.6 points)	27.3%	34.7%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.8% (±2.0 points)	10.6%	3.0%	4.9%
Wood	2.7% (±2.2 points)	6.3%	1.0%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.2%	0.8%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.6% (±0.7 points)	2.7%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.1% (±2.3 points)	1.0%	0.7%	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 Winnemucca, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Humboldt County (2.0%).

It is not measurably different from Nevada (0.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Winnemucca, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Humboldt County (27.3%).

It is also lower than in Nevada (34.7%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Winnemucca

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Winnemucca
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Winnemucca	—	18.9% (±4.6 points)	—
Grass Valley	12 mi	26.6% (±20.9 points)	Not measurably different
Battle Mountain	47 mi	24.9% (±9.3 points)	Not measurably different
Lovelock	67 mi	11.6% (±7.8 points)	Not measurably different
Carlin	86 mi	41.9% (±11.7 points)	Higher
Elko	103 mi	21.9% (±3.9 points)	Not measurably different
Osino	108 mi	40.1% (±28.5 points)	Not measurably different
Spring Creek	112 mi	25.0% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different
Fallon	117 mi	18.7% (±4.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Carlin, NV (41.9%).

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

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 Winnemucca

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Winnemucca, used by 73.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Winnemucca heat with oil?

0.9% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in Winnemucca use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Winnemucca have electric heat?

18.9% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes in Winnemucca heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winnemucca city, Nevada

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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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