How are homes heated in Three Rivers, OR?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Three Rivers, used by 70.3% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.4% heat with utility gas.
2.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 7.4% (±6.4 points)
- Electricity
- 70.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.0%
Heating fuel in Three Rivers
| Fuel used most | Three Rivers | Deschutes County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.4% (±6.4 points) | 40.1% | 37.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.7% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 70.3% (±10.2 points) | 47.5% | 53.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.5% (±2.4 points) | 3.2% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 16.3% (±8.7 points) | 7.3% | 4.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.2% | 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 Three Rivers, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Deschutes County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Three Rivers, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Deschutes County (47.5%).
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 Three Rivers
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers | — | 70.3% (±10.2 points) | — |
| Sunriver | 3.5 mi | 19.2% (±11.0 points) | Lower |
| La Pine | 10 mi | 61.0% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deschutes River Woods | 12 mi | 51.7% (±8.4 points) | Lower |
| Bend | 17 mi | 38.1% (±2.2 points) | Lower |
| Eagle Crest | 30 mi | 74.4% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sisters | 32 mi | 76.3% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Redmond | 32 mi | 45.4% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
| Terrebonne | 38 mi | 84.0% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sunriver, OR (19.2%), Deschutes River Woods, OR (51.7%), Bend, OR (38.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Deschutes County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terrebonne | 2.4% (±3.7 points) |
| 2 | Three Rivers | 2.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 3 | Deschutes River Woods | 1.6% (±1.9 points) |
| 4 | Redmond | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Bend | 0.4% (±0.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Eagle Crest | 0.4% (±0.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | La Pine | 0.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Sisters | 0.0% (±2.8 points) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Deschutes County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Three Rivers is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Three Rivers
What is the most common way to heat a home in Three Rivers?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Three Rivers, used by 70.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Three Rivers heat with oil?
2.0% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in Three Rivers use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Three Rivers have electric heat?
70.3% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes in Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers CDP, Oregon (place:73225, 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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