How are homes heated in Altoona, AL?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Altoona, used by 85.5% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
8.8% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 8.8% (±11.7 points)
- Electricity
- 85.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Altoona
| Fuel used most | Altoona | Etowah County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.8% (±11.7 points) | 34.1% | 25.7% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 85.5% (±12.0 points) | 60.1% | 67.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.1% (±3.3 points) | 4.6% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.6% (±3.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 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 Altoona, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Etowah County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Altoona, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Etowah County (60.1%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (67.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Altoona
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | — | 85.5% (±12.0 points) | — |
| Walnut Grove | 2.0 mi | 57.9% (±15.8 points) | Lower |
| Gallant | 5.1 mi | 48.2% (±24.2 points) | Lower |
| Susan Moore | 6.6 mi | 76.7% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Snead | 7.2 mi | 86.9% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Douglas | 8.9 mi | 77.6% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Steele | 9.4 mi | 65.9% (±11.7 points) | Lower |
| Attalla | 11 mi | 59.5% (±8.5 points) | Lower |
| Carlisle-Rockledge | 12 mi | 78.0% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Walnut Grove, AL (57.9%), Gallant, AL (48.2%), Steele, AL (65.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Etowah County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitesboro | 6.9% (±9.3 points) |
| 2 | Attalla | 0.6% (±1.0 points) |
| 3 | Rainbow City | 0.3% (±0.5 points) |
| 4 | Gadsden | 0.2% (±0.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Altoona | 0.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Glencoe | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Hokes Bluff | 0.0% (±2.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Reece City | 0.0% (±11.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Ridgeville | 0.0% (±40.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Sardis City | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Southside | 0.0% (±1.2 points) |
Showing 11 of 17 places in Etowah 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 Altoona
What is the most common way to heat a home in Altoona?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Altoona, used by 85.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Altoona heat with oil?
0.0% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes in Altoona use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Altoona have electric heat?
85.5% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes in Altoona 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 Altoona town, Alabama (place:01660, in state:01).
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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Figures last updated on .
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