How are homes heated in Buena Vista, CO?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Buena Vista, used by 79.0% (±12.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.1% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 79.0% (±12.6 points)
- Electricity
- 16.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Buena Vista
| Fuel used most | Buena Vista | Chaffee County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.0% (±12.6 points) | 44.8% | 66.4% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 16.1% (±9.5 points) | 18.0% | 25.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 26.4% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 7.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.7% (±2.7 points) | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 3.2% (±5.8 points) | 1.0% | 0.5% | 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 Buena Vista, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Chaffee County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Buena Vista, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Chaffee County (18.0%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (25.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Buena Vista
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista | — | 16.1% (±9.5 points) | — |
| Poncha Springs | 22 mi | 27.7% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salida | 22 mi | 25.9% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pitkin | 25 mi | 11.8% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairplay | 28 mi | 19.1% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leadville | 30 mi | 12.6% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leadville North | 31 mi | 26.9% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alma | 32 mi | 22.9% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue River | 43 mi | 25.3% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Chaffee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Buena Vista | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Poncha Springs | 0.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Salida | 0.0% (±1.5 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 Buena Vista
What is the most common way to heat a home in Buena Vista?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Buena Vista, used by 79.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Buena Vista heat with oil?
0.0% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in Buena Vista use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Buena Vista have electric heat?
16.1% (±9.5 points) of occupied homes in Buena Vista heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buena Vista town, Colorado
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 Buena Vista town, Colorado (place:10105, in state:08).
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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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