How are homes heated in Mendota, CA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Mendota, used by 56.7% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.9% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 56.7% (±7.4 points)
- Electricity
- 40.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Mendota
| Fuel used most | Mendota | Fresno County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.7% (±7.4 points) | 53.7% | 61.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 40.9% (±7.2 points) | 35.8% | 29.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 4.9% | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% (±1.7 points) | 1.0% | 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 Mendota, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Fresno County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from California (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Mendota, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Fresno County (35.8%).
It is also higher than in California (29.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Mendota
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendota | — | 40.9% (±7.2 points) | — |
| Firebaugh | 7.8 mi | 31.3% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Joaquin | 15 mi | 39.6% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kerman | 18 mi | 33.5% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Biola | 20 mi | 40.4% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Dos Palos | 21 mi | 17.9% (±16.4 points) | Lower |
| Dos Palos | 21 mi | 32.2% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madera | 22 mi | 36.1% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parkwood | 22 mi | 32.1% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Dos Palos, CA (17.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Fresno County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Coalinga | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Firebaugh | 0.0% (±1.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Fowler | 0.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Huron | 0.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Kerman | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Kingsburg | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Mendota | 0.0% (±1.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Parlier | 0.0% (±1.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Reedley | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Sanger | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | San Joaquin | 0.0% (±4.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Selma | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Auberry | 0.0% (±3.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Fresno 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 Mendota
What is the most common way to heat a home in Mendota?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Mendota, used by 56.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Mendota heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in Mendota use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Mendota have electric heat?
40.9% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes in Mendota 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 Mendota city, California (place:46828, 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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Figures last updated on .
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