How are homes heated in Bear River, WY?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Bear River, used by 76.4% (±11.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
8.9% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±12.0 points)
- Electricity
- 8.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Bear River
| Fuel used most | Bear River | Uinta County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±12.0 points) | 62.9% | 59.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±12.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 8.9% (±5.8 points) | 15.9% | 23.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 76.4% (±11.3 points) | 11.7% | 11.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 13.0% (±6.9 points) | 7.2% | 4.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±12.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±12.0 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 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 Bear River, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Uinta County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Wyoming (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Bear River, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Uinta County (15.9%).
It is also lower than in Wyoming (23.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Bear River
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear River | — | 8.9% (±5.8 points) | — |
| Evanston | 9.3 mi | 17.9% (±4.5 points) | Higher |
| Woodruff | 12 mi | 10.0% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Randolph | 21 mi | 0.0% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laketown | 34 mi | 5.6% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Henefer | 35 mi | 2.7% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kemmerer | 37 mi | 19.9% (±7.8 points) | Higher |
| Mountain View | 37 mi | 22.0% (±10.4 points) | Higher |
| Diamondville | 37 mi | 14.6% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Evanston, WY (17.9%), Kemmerer, WY (19.9%), Mountain View, WY (22.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Uinta County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Bear River | 0.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Evanston | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Lyman | 0.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Mountain View | 0.0% (±7.9 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 Bear River
What is the most common way to heat a home in Bear River?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Bear River, used by 76.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Bear River heat with oil?
0.0% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes in Bear River use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Bear River have electric heat?
8.9% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Bear River 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 Bear River town, Wyoming (place:05625, in state:56).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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