How are homes heated in Red Bluff, CA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Red Bluff, used by 51.0% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.8% heat with electricity.
0.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 51.0% (±6.6 points)
- Electricity
- 42.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.8%
Heating fuel in Red Bluff
| Fuel used most | Red Bluff | Tehama County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.0% (±6.6 points) | 26.9% | 61.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 1.4% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 42.8% (±6.3 points) | 30.0% | 29.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.2% (±2.3 points) | 18.0% | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.9% (±1.5 points) | 20.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% (±0.9 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 Red Bluff, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Tehama County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from California (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Red Bluff, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Tehama County (30.0%).
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 Red Bluff
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bluff | — | 42.8% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Tehama | 12 mi | 29.8% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Los Molinos | 13 mi | 20.3% (±10.9 points) | Lower |
| Lake California | 13 mi | 11.1% (±6.0 points) | Lower |
| Cottonwood (Shasta County) | 15 mi | 20.3% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
| Corning | 17 mi | 37.3% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Anderson | 19 mi | 38.1% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Happy Valley | 22 mi | 41.3% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palo Cedro | 27 mi | 24.8% (±9.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Los Molinos, CA (20.3%), Lake California, CA (11.1%), Cottonwood (Shasta County), CA (20.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Tehama County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Molinos | 1.8% (±2.4 points) |
| 2 | Lake California | 1.1% (±1.2 points) |
| 3 | Red Bluff | 0.8% (±1.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Corning | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Tehama | 0.0% (±22.9 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 Red Bluff
What is the most common way to heat a home in Red Bluff?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Red Bluff, used by 51.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Red Bluff heat with oil?
0.8% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in Red Bluff use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Red Bluff have electric heat?
42.8% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Red Bluff heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Red Bluff city, California
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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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