How are homes heated in Lofall, WA?

Name: Heating fuel in Lofall, WA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lofall, used by 78.6% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

1.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.0% (±5.1 points)
Electricity: 78.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.3%

Heating fuel in Lofall

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Lofall	Kitsap County	Washington	United States
Utility gas	0.0% (±5.1 points)	25.9%	33.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.3% (±1.6 points)	2.8%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	78.6% (±9.9 points)	60.1%	58.6%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	11.2% (±9.2 points)	5.7%	3.0%	4.9%
Wood	8.9% (±6.5 points)	4.5%	2.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.1 points)	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±5.1 points)	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±5.1 points)	0.4%	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 Lofall, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Kitsap County (2.8%).

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

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Lofall, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Kitsap County (60.1%).

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 Lofall

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Lofall
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Lofall	—	78.6% (±9.9 points)	—
Poulsbo	4.8 mi	55.5% (±5.9 points)	Lower
Suquamish	6.5 mi	71.4% (±3.3 points)	Not measurably different
Bangor Base	6.7 mi	60.8% (±11.1 points)	Lower
Kingston	6.9 mi	87.1% (±7.1 points)	Not measurably different
Port Ludlow	7.5 mi	91.0% (±4.0 points)	Higher
Indianola	7.6 mi	67.3% (±4.2 points)	Lower
Hansville	7.8 mi	62.1% (±12.9 points)	Lower
Silverdale	10.0 mi	52.3% (±3.8 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Poulsbo, WA (55.5%), Bangor Base, WA (60.8%), Indianola, WA (67.3%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Port Ludlow, WA (91.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
11	Manchester	2.6% (±3.1 points)
12	East Port Orchard	2.0% (±2.3 points)
13 (tie)	Chico	1.5% (±1.8 points)
13 (tie)	Indianola	1.5% (±0.8 points)
13 (tie)	Silverdale	1.5% (±1.0 points)
16 (tie)	Bethel	1.3% (±1.5 points)
16 (tie)	Lofall	1.3% (±1.6 points)
18	Port Orchard	0.7% (±0.6 points)
19	Poulsbo	0.6% (±0.7 points)
20 (tie)	Bangor Base	0.0% (±3.4 points)
20 (tie)	Kingston	0.0% (±3.7 points)
20 (tie)	Kitsap Lake	0.0% (±4.2 points)
20 (tie)	Parkwood	0.0% (±1.5 points)

Showing 13 of 23 places in Kitsap County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Lofall 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 Lofall

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lofall, used by 78.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Lofall heat with oil?

1.3% (±1.6 points) of occupied homes in Lofall use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Lofall have electric heat?

78.6% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in Lofall heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lofall CDP, 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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