How are homes heated in Crescent City, CA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Crescent City, used by 84.9% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.7% heat with utility gas.
3.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.7% (±1.1 points)
- Electricity
- 84.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 3.7%
Heating fuel in Crescent City
| Fuel used most | Crescent City | Del Norte County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 4.5% | 61.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 3.7% (±2.6 points) | 9.9% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 84.9% (±6.4 points) | 62.7% | 29.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.7% (±3.5 points) | 4.7% | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.6% (±4.5 points) | 16.9% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.6% | 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 Crescent City, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Del Norte County (9.9%).
It is also higher than in California (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Crescent City, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Del Norte County (62.7%).
It is also higher than in California (29.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Crescent City
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent City | — | 84.9% (±6.4 points) | — |
| Bertsch-Oceanview | 1.8 mi | 54.2% (±11.8 points) | Lower |
| Fort Dick | 7.5 mi | 45.7% (±21.1 points) | Lower |
| Harbor | 19 mi | 82.6% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookings | 22 mi | 89.4% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cave Junction | 40 mi | 80.0% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gold Beach | 46 mi | 83.3% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trinidad | 49 mi | 24.7% (±13.5 points) | Lower |
| Westhaven-Moonstone | 51 mi | 7.8% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bertsch-Oceanview, CA (54.2%), Fort Dick, CA (45.7%), Trinidad, CA (24.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Del Norte County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Dick | 32.5% (±23.4 points) |
| 2 | Bertsch-Oceanview | 22.2% (±10.6 points) |
| 3 | Crescent City | 3.7% (±2.6 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 Crescent City
What is the most common way to heat a home in Crescent City?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Crescent City, used by 84.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Crescent City heat with oil?
3.7% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in Crescent City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Crescent City have electric heat?
84.9% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes in Crescent City 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 Crescent City city, California (place:17022, in state:06).
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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