How are homes heated in Elk City, OK?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Elk City, used by 56.6% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 56.6% (±5.9 points)
- Electricity
- 41.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Elk City
| Fuel used most | Elk City | Beckham County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.6% (±5.9 points) | 46.2% | 49.7% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 41.2% (±6.1 points) | 43.1% | 41.7% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.5% (±1.5 points) | 9.3% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.1% | 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 Elk City, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Beckham County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Elk City, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Beckham County (43.1%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (41.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Elk City
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk City | — | 41.2% (±6.1 points) | — |
| Canute | 8.8 mi | 32.2% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carter | 13 mi | 19.8% (±11.2 points) | Lower |
| Sayre | 13 mi | 43.8% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burns Flat | 14 mi | 8.3% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
| Foss | 15 mi | 32.8% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hammon | 17 mi | 50.6% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dill City | 18 mi | 23.4% (±9.3 points) | Lower |
| Cheyenne | 21 mi | 42.3% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Carter, OK (19.8%), Burns Flat, OK (8.3%), Dill City, OK (23.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Beckham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Carter | 0.0% (±26.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Elk City | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Erick | 0.0% (±7.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Sayre | 0.0% (±2.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Sweetwater | 0.0% (±33.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Texola | 0.0% (±82.3 points) |
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 Elk City
What is the most common way to heat a home in Elk City?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Elk City, used by 56.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Elk City heat with oil?
0.0% (±0.5 points) of occupied homes in Elk City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Elk City have electric heat?
41.2% (±6.1 points) of occupied homes in Elk City 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 Elk City city, Oklahoma (place:23500, in state:40).
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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