How are homes heated in Dubois, WY?

Name: Heating fuel in Dubois, WY, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Dubois, used by 35.0% (±13.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.3% heat with utility gas.

32.4% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 4.3% (±6.0 points)
Electricity: 32.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Dubois

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Dubois	Fremont County	Wyoming	United States
Utility gas	4.3% (±6.0 points)	50.4%	59.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±7.4 points)	0.2%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	32.4% (±13.0 points)	18.3%	23.8%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	35.0% (±13.6 points)	20.1%	11.0%	4.9%
Wood	28.3% (±12.7 points)	9.5%	4.5%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.4 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.4 points)	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±7.4 points)	1.1%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.4 points)	0.2%	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 Dubois, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Fremont County (0.2%).

It is not measurably different from Wyoming (0.1%).

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

In Dubois, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Fremont County (18.3%).

It is not measurably different from Wyoming (23.8%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Dubois

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Dubois
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Dubois	—	32.4% (±13.0 points)	—
Pinedale	48 mi	29.3% (±12.8 points)	Not measurably different
Fort Washakie	52 mi	17.4% (±7.1 points)	Lower
Pavillion	52 mi	15.9% (±12.7 points)	Not measurably different
Jackson	57 mi	77.0% (±5.8 points)	Higher
Meeteetse	57 mi	7.4% (±6.8 points)	Lower
Hoback	57 mi	65.6% (±15.9 points)	Higher
Rafter J Ranch	58 mi	64.1% (±15.9 points)	Higher
South Park	58 mi	32.0% (±15.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fort Washakie, WY (17.4%), Meeteetse, WY (7.4%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jackson, WY (77.0%), Hoback, WY (65.6%), Rafter J Ranch, WY (64.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	Arapahoe	0.0% (±9.5 points)
1 (tie)	Dubois	0.0% (±7.4 points)
1 (tie)	Ethete	0.0% (±12.7 points)
1 (tie)	Fort Washakie	0.0% (±11.8 points)
1 (tie)	Hudson	0.0% (±19.5 points)
1 (tie)	Lander	0.0% (±1.2 points)
1 (tie)	Pavillion	0.0% (±28.8 points)
1 (tie)	Riverton	0.0% (±0.9 points)

Showing 8 of 9 places in Fremont 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 Dubois

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Dubois, used by 35.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Dubois heat with oil?

0.0% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Dubois use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Dubois have electric heat?

32.4% (±13.0 points) of occupied homes in Dubois heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dubois town, Wyoming

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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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