How are homes heated in Lincoln City, OR?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lincoln City, used by 50.9% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.7% heat with utility gas.
0.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 46.7% (±4.8 points)
- Electricity
- 50.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.1%
Heating fuel in Lincoln City
| Fuel used most | Lincoln City | Lincoln County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.7% (±4.8 points) | 23.6% | 37.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 50.9% (±4.7 points) | 65.2% | 53.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.2% (±0.9 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 7.1% | 4.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% (±0.3 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 Lincoln City, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lincoln County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Lincoln City, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Lincoln County (65.2%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (53.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Lincoln City
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln City | — | 50.9% (±4.7 points) | — |
| Rose Lodge | 6.4 mi | 70.7% (±18.7 points) | Higher |
| Lincoln Beach | 7.3 mi | 45.6% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Depoe Bay | 12 mi | 51.4% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pacific City | 16 mi | 58.2% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Siletz | 18 mi | 64.6% (±12.6 points) | Higher |
| Grand Ronde | 20 mi | 36.8% (±11.3 points) | Lower |
| Newport | 25 mi | 71.5% (±4.6 points) | Higher |
| Toledo | 25 mi | 82.5% (±6.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grand Ronde, OR (36.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rose Lodge, OR (70.7%), Siletz, OR (64.6%), Newport, OR (71.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lincoln County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Lincoln City | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Newport | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Depoe Bay | 0.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Lincoln Beach | 0.0% (±3.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Rose Lodge | 0.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Siletz | 0.0% (±9.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Toledo | 0.0% (±2.8 points) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Lincoln 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 Lincoln City
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lincoln City?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lincoln City, used by 50.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lincoln City heat with oil?
0.1% (±0.2 points) of occupied homes in Lincoln City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lincoln City have electric heat?
50.9% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in Lincoln 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 Lincoln City city, Oregon (place:42600, 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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