How are homes heated in Sea Ranch, CA?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Sea Ranch, used by 57.1% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.8% heat with utility gas.
12.2% heat with electricity.
1.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 18.8% (±7.9 points)
- Electricity
- 12.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.0%
Heating fuel in Sea Ranch
| Fuel used most | Sea Ranch | Sonoma County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.8% (±7.9 points) | 62.6% | 61.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 12.2% (±7.6 points) | 26.1% | 29.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 57.1% (±10.5 points) | 5.7% | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.4% (±4.3 points) | 3.0% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 5.5% (±5.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.9 points) | 0.9% | 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 Sea Ranch, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Sonoma County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from California (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Sea Ranch, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Sonoma County (26.1%).
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 Sea Ranch
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Ranch | — | 12.2% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Point Arena | 18 mi | 20.3% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cloverdale | 24 mi | 35.6% (±5.6 points) | Higher |
| Guerneville | 29 mi | 33.8% (±6.4 points) | Higher |
| Ukiah | 32 mi | 28.9% (±5.0 points) | Higher |
| Talmage | 32 mi | 26.0% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Healdsburg | 33 mi | 26.5% (±5.3 points) | Higher |
| Forestville | 35 mi | 20.5% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bodega Bay | 36 mi | 23.0% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cloverdale, CA (35.6%), Guerneville, CA (33.8%), Ukiah, CA (28.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Sonoma County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Occidental | 3.4% (±5.6 points) |
| 2 | Sea Ranch | 1.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 3 | Guerneville | 0.3% (±0.4 points) |
| 4 | Santa Rosa | 0.2% (±0.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Cloverdale | 0.0% (±1.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Cotati | 0.0% (±1.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Healdsburg | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Petaluma | 0.0% (±0.2 points) |
Showing 8 of 24 places in Sonoma County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Sea Ranch 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 Sea Ranch
What is the most common way to heat a home in Sea Ranch?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Sea Ranch, used by 57.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Sea Ranch heat with oil?
1.0% (±1.1 points) of occupied homes in Sea Ranch use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Sea Ranch have electric heat?
12.2% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Sea Ranch 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 Sea Ranch CDP, California (place:70712, 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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