How are homes heated in Metolius, OR?

Name: Heating fuel in Metolius, OR, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Metolius, used by 51.2% (±10.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

17.4% heat with utility gas.

5.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 17.4% (±6.7 points)
Electricity: 51.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 5.2%

Heating fuel in Metolius

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Metolius	Jefferson County	Oregon	United States
Utility gas	17.4% (±6.7 points)	9.6%	37.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	5.2% (±4.5 points)	2.0%	1.2%	3.9%
Electricity	51.2% (±10.0 points)	63.1%	53.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	6.2% (±4.1 points)	5.7%	1.9%	4.9%
Wood	11.7% (±6.7 points)	16.4%	4.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.5 points)	1.3%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±9.5 points)	1.3%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	8.2% (±8.5 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 Metolius, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Jefferson County (2.0%).

It is not measurably different from Oregon (1.2%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Metolius, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Jefferson County (63.1%).

It is not measurably different from Oregon (53.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Metolius

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Metolius
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Metolius	—	51.2% (±10.0 points)	—
Culver	4.8 mi	85.8% (±6.3 points)	Higher
Madras	5.3 mi	64.6% (±7.2 points)	Higher
Crooked River Ranch	12 mi	71.2% (±6.2 points)	Higher
Warm Springs	15 mi	46.4% (±11.3 points)	Not measurably different
Terrebonne	16 mi	84.0% (±11.3 points)	Higher
Redmond	23 mi	45.4% (±4.4 points)	Not measurably different
Eagle Crest	23 mi	74.4% (±7.6 points)	Higher
Prineville	25 mi	48.1% (±6.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Culver, OR (85.8%), Madras, OR (64.6%), Crooked River Ranch, OR (71.2%).

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

Homes heated by fuel oil across Jefferson County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Metolius	5.2% (±4.5 points)
2	Crooked River Ranch	0.3% (±0.4 points)
3 (tie)	Culver	0.0% (±5.7 points)
3 (tie)	Madras	0.0% (±1.5 points)
3 (tie)	Warm Springs	0.0% (±5.2 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 Metolius

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Metolius, used by 51.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Metolius heat with oil?

5.2% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Metolius use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Metolius have electric heat?

51.2% (±10.0 points) of occupied homes in Metolius heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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

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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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