How are homes heated in Lake Don Pedro, CA?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Lake Don Pedro, used by 49.9% (±17.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.7% heat with utility gas.
15.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.7% (±2.4 points)
- Electricity
- 15.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Lake Don Pedro
| Fuel used most | Lake Don Pedro | Mariposa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.7% (±2.4 points) | 6.3% | 61.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 15.0% (±10.3 points) | 18.2% | 29.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 49.9% (±17.0 points) | 33.0% | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 25.0% (±13.5 points) | 35.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.5% (±2.3 points) | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 7.0% (±8.3 points) | 5.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.1% | 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 Lake Don Pedro, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Mariposa County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Lake Don Pedro, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Mariposa County (18.2%).
It is also lower than in California (29.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Lake Don Pedro
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Don Pedro | — | 15.0% (±10.3 points) | — |
| Pine Mountain Lake | 18 mi | 14.7% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waterford | 21 mi | 14.5% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orange Blossom | 21 mi | 29.3% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jamestown | 22 mi | 21.8% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winton | 22 mi | 22.1% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Sonora | 23 mi | 30.1% (±10.0 points) | Higher |
| Tuolumne City | 23 mi | 34.2% (±29.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sonora | 24 mi | 39.3% (±7.5 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Sonora, CA (30.1%), Sonora, CA (39.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Mariposa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Lake Don Pedro | 0.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Mariposa | 0.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Yosemite Valley | 0.0% (±23.4 points) |
Lake Don Pedro 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 Lake Don Pedro
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lake Don Pedro?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Lake Don Pedro, used by 49.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lake Don Pedro heat with oil?
0.0% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Lake Don Pedro use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lake Don Pedro have electric heat?
15.0% (±10.3 points) of occupied homes in Lake Don Pedro 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 Lake Don Pedro CDP, California (place:39484, 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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Figures last updated on .
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