How are homes heated in Waterville, WA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Waterville, used by 93.1% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.7% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.7% (±3.3 points)
- Electricity
- 93.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Waterville
| Fuel used most | Waterville | Douglas County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.7% (±3.3 points) | 2.1% | 33.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.0% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 93.1% (±8.9 points) | 95.4% | 58.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 1.1% | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.2% (±8.3 points) | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.3% | 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 Waterville, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Douglas County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Waterville, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Douglas County (95.4%).
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 Waterville
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville | — | 93.1% (±8.9 points) | — |
| Entiat | 7.3 mi | 98.9% (±1.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chelan | 14 mi | 92.4% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manson | 16 mi | 98.0% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sunnyslope | 16 mi | 99.4% (±0.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Wenatchee | 19 mi | 94.7% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wenatchee | 19 mi | 93.3% (±1.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Island | 19 mi | 93.7% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Wenatchee | 20 mi | 97.7% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Bridgeport | 0.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | East Wenatchee | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Mansfield | 0.0% (±25.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Rock Island | 0.0% (±8.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Waterville | 0.0% (±8.3 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 Waterville
What is the most common way to heat a home in Waterville?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Waterville, used by 93.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Waterville heat with oil?
0.0% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes in Waterville use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Waterville have electric heat?
93.1% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Waterville 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 Waterville town, Washington (place:76510, in state:53).
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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