How are homes heated in Kalama, WA?

Name: Heating fuel in Kalama, WA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Kalama, used by 75.6% (±10.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

12.1% heat with utility gas.

4.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 12.1% (±6.4 points)
Electricity: 75.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.2%

Heating fuel in Kalama

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Kalama	Cowlitz County	Washington	United States
Utility gas	12.1% (±6.4 points)	5.7%	33.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.2% (±5.4 points)	0.5%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	75.6% (±10.0 points)	86.1%	58.6%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.6% (±2.0 points)	1.0%	3.0%	4.9%
Wood	2.9% (±3.2 points)	5.2%	2.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	1.7% (±2.4 points)	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.8% (±2.0 points)	0.6%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.0 points)	0.7%	0.6%	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 Kalama, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Cowlitz County (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from Washington (1.3%).

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

In Kalama, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Cowlitz County (86.1%).

It is also higher than in Washington (58.6%).

It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Kalama

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Kalama
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Kalama	—	75.6% (±10.0 points)	—
Prescott	3.0 mi	90.0% (±24.1 points)	Not measurably different
Rainier	6.1 mi	70.0% (±10.0 points)	Not measurably different
Kelso	7.2 mi	89.9% (±3.5 points)	Higher
Woodland	8.0 mi	64.1% (±8.8 points)	Not measurably different
Columbia City	8.3 mi	36.8% (±10.0 points)	Lower
Longview	11 mi	91.8% (±1.4 points)	Higher
St. Helens	11 mi	46.1% (±5.8 points)	Lower
Beacon Hill	11 mi	86.6% (±10.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Columbia City, OR (36.8%), St. Helens, OR (46.1%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kelso, WA (89.9%), Longview, WA (91.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Kalama	4.2% (±5.4 points)
2	Longview	0.6% (±0.5 points)
3 (tie)	Beacon Hill	0.0% (±6.3 points)
3 (tie)	Castle Rock	0.0% (±4.5 points)
3 (tie)	Kelso	0.0% (±0.7 points)
3 (tie)	Lexington	0.0% (±2.6 points)
3 (tie)	Longview Heights	0.0% (±2.2 points)

Showing 7 of 8 places in Cowlitz 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 Kalama

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Kalama, used by 75.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Kalama heat with oil?

4.2% (±5.4 points) of occupied homes in Kalama use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Kalama have electric heat?

75.6% (±10.0 points) of occupied homes in Kalama heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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

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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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