How are homes heated in Grass Valley, CA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Grass Valley, used by 64.7% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.8% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 64.7% (±6.0 points)
- Electricity
- 26.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Grass Valley
| Fuel used most | Grass Valley | Nevada County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.7% (±6.0 points) | 35.0% | 61.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.5% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 26.8% (±5.6 points) | 16.5% | 29.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.6% (±1.1 points) | 32.1% | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.4% (±1.6 points) | 12.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 3.3% (±3.0 points) | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.4% | 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 Grass Valley, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Nevada County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from California (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Grass Valley, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Nevada County (16.5%).
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 Grass Valley
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley | — | 26.8% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Nevada City | 2.9 mi | 12.3% (±9.0 points) | Lower |
| Alta Sierra | 6.5 mi | 21.7% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Valley | 7.8 mi | 18.5% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Wildwood | 7.8 mi | 13.5% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
| Colfax | 10 mi | 36.6% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake of the Pines | 13 mi | 12.8% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
| Meadow Vista | 15 mi | 14.6% (±7.9 points) | Lower |
| Beale AFB | 18 mi | 93.3% (±5.6 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Nevada City, CA (12.3%), Lake Wildwood, CA (13.5%), Lake of the Pines, CA (12.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Beale AFB, CA (93.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Nevada County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alta Sierra | 2.0% (±2.3 points) |
| 2 | Nevada City | 1.6% (±2.6 points) |
| 3 | Lake of the Pines | 0.5% (±0.9 points) |
| 4 | Truckee | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Grass Valley | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lake Wildwood | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Penn Valley | 0.0% (±6.1 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 Grass Valley
What is the most common way to heat a home in Grass Valley?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Grass Valley, used by 64.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Grass Valley heat with oil?
0.0% (±0.6 points) of occupied homes in Grass Valley use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Grass Valley have electric heat?
26.8% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes in Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley city, California (place:30798, 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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