How are homes heated in Lowell, OR?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lowell, used by 84.6% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.4% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.4% (±2.4 points)
- Electricity
- 84.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Lowell
| Fuel used most | Lowell | Lane County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.4% (±2.4 points) | 17.9% | 37.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 84.6% (±8.0 points) | 75.1% | 53.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.8% (±3.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.9% (±5.9 points) | 4.3% | 4.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.2% (±4.7 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.4% | 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 Lowell, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lane County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Lowell, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Lane County (75.1%).
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 Lowell
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | — | 84.6% (±8.0 points) | — |
| Creswell | 12 mi | 57.9% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
| Springfield | 14 mi | 81.7% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cottage Grove | 16 mi | 62.8% (±6.0 points) | Lower |
| Westfir | 18 mi | 82.8% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eugene | 19 mi | 75.3% (±1.1 points) | Lower |
| Oakridge | 20 mi | 72.8% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coburg | 20 mi | 39.6% (±9.3 points) | Lower |
| River Road | 21 mi | 63.8% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Creswell, OR (57.9%), Cottage Grove, OR (62.8%), Eugene, OR (75.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Coburg | 0.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Cottage Grove | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Creswell | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Florence | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Heceta Beach | 0.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Junction City | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lowell | 0.0% (±7.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Oakridge | 0.0% (±2.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Santa Clara | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Springfield | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Veneta | 0.0% (±1.9 points) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Lane 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 Lowell
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lowell?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lowell, used by 84.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lowell heat with oil?
0.0% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes in Lowell use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lowell have electric heat?
84.6% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Lowell 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 Lowell city, Oregon (place:44050, in state:41).
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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