How are homes heated in Helix, OR?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Helix, used by 84.3% (±14.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
5.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±16.8 points)
- Electricity
- 84.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 5.6%
Heating fuel in Helix
| Fuel used most | Helix | Umatilla County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±16.8 points) | 30.6% | 37.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 5.6% (±8.4 points) | 0.9% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 84.3% (±14.9 points) | 60.0% | 53.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 10.2% (±10.4 points) | 3.8% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±16.8 points) | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±16.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±16.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±16.8 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±16.8 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 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 Helix, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Umatilla County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Helix, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Umatilla County (60.0%).
It is also higher than in Oregon (53.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Helix
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helix | — | 84.3% (±14.9 points) | — |
| Adams | 7.4 mi | 48.7% (±23.6 points) | Lower |
| Athena | 8.4 mi | 46.7% (±15.1 points) | Lower |
| Weston | 11 mi | 34.8% (±19.3 points) | Lower |
| Umapine | 12 mi | 87.4% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton-Freewater | 14 mi | 87.8% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pendleton | 14 mi | 42.8% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| College Place | 18 mi | 61.7% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
| Garrett | 19 mi | 41.4% (±11.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Adams, OR (48.7%), Athena, OR (46.7%), Weston, OR (34.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Umatilla County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adams | 10.9% (±12.2 points) |
| 2 | Helix | 5.6% (±8.4 points) |
| 3 | Pendleton | 1.1% (±1.0 points) |
| 4 | Athena | 0.8% (±1.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Milton-Freewater | 0.7% (±0.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Stanfield | 0.7% (±1.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Echo | 0.0% (±20.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Hermiston | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
Showing 8 of 13 places in Umatilla 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 Helix
What is the most common way to heat a home in Helix?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Helix, used by 84.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Helix heat with oil?
5.6% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes in Helix use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Helix have electric heat?
84.3% (±14.9 points) of occupied homes in Helix 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 Helix city, Oregon (place:33250, in state:41).
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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