How are homes heated in Columbia, CA?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Columbia, used by 29.7% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.9% heat with utility gas.
29.6% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 9.9% (±4.2 points)
- Electricity
- 29.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Columbia
| Fuel used most | Columbia | Tuolumne County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.9% (±4.2 points) | 7.4% | 61.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 1.0% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 29.6% (±10.1 points) | 21.2% | 29.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 29.7% (±8.9 points) | 42.2% | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 17.0% (±9.8 points) | 22.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 10.8% (±8.5 points) | 3.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 3.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.5% | 3.0% | 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 Columbia, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Tuolumne County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Columbia, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Tuolumne County (21.2%).
It is not measurably different from California (29.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Columbia
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | — | 29.6% (±10.1 points) | — |
| Sonora | 3.8 mi | 39.3% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jamestown | 5.1 mi | 21.8% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Sonora | 5.7 mi | 30.1% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Phoenix Lake | 5.8 mi | 17.2% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Murphys | 7.4 mi | 17.9% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mono Vista | 7.9 mi | 19.0% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Ridge | 8.0 mi | 9.9% (±4.2 points) | Lower |
| Angels | 8.0 mi | 22.2% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cedar Ridge, CA (9.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Tuolumne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonora | 2.2% (±2.0 points) |
| 2 | Mono Vista | 2.0% (±2.7 points) |
| 3 | Jamestown | 1.7% (±2.5 points) |
| 4 | East Sonora | 0.5% (±0.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Cedar Ridge | 0.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Columbia | 0.0% (±4.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Phoenix Lake | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Pine Mountain Lake | 0.0% (±3.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Soulsbyville | 0.0% (±5.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Tuolumne City | 0.0% (±6.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Twain Harte | 0.0% (±4.0 points) |
Columbia 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 Columbia
What is the most common way to heat a home in Columbia?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Columbia, used by 29.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Columbia heat with oil?
0.0% (±4.2 points) of occupied homes in Columbia use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Columbia have electric heat?
29.6% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes in Columbia 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 Columbia CDP, California (place:14904, in state:06).
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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