How are homes heated in Kent, CT?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Kent, used by 65.7% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.4% heat with utility gas.
15.6% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.4% (±2.7 points)
- Electricity
- 15.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 65.7%
Heating fuel in Kent
| Fuel used most | Kent | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.4% (±2.7 points) | 16.4% | 36.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 65.7% (±8.1 points) | 53.1% | 36.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 15.6% (±6.1 points) | 14.3% | 18.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 11.2% (±5.5 points) | 9.8% | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.8% (±3.7 points) | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% (±0.7 points) | 0.2% | 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 Kent, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Northwest Hills Planning Region (53.1%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (36.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Kent, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Northwest Hills Planning Region (14.3%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (18.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Kent
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | — | 15.6% (±6.1 points) | — |
| Warren | 5.8 mi | 5.4% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| New Preston | 6.7 mi | 9.4% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Dover | 6.9 mi | 24.6% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Amenia | 8.2 mi | 18.7% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wingdale | 8.8 mi | 26.1% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington | 9.0 mi | 10.7% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Milford | 9.0 mi | 25.8% (±3.3 points) | Higher |
| Sharon | 9.1 mi | 9.7% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Warren, CT (5.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Milford, CT (25.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Northwest Hills Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Harwinton | 71.8% (±5.7 points) |
| 4 | New Hartford | 70.7% (±7.1 points) |
| 5 | Morris | 69.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 6 | Burlington | 68.1% (±4.9 points) |
| 7 | Canaan | 67.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 8 | Sharon | 66.4% (±10.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Kent | 65.7% (±8.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Norfolk | 65.7% (±7.4 points) |
| 11 | Colebrook | 65.1% (±7.4 points) |
| 12 | Cornwall | 64.1% (±7.8 points) |
| 13 | Goshen | 62.3% (±9.6 points) |
| 14 | Litchfield | 59.5% (±5.2 points) |
| 15 | Roxbury | 57.6% (±9.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Northwest Hills Planning Region, 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 Kent
What is the most common way to heat a home in Kent?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Kent, used by 65.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Kent heat with oil?
65.7% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes in Kent use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Kent have electric heat?
15.6% (±6.1 points) of occupied homes in Kent 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 Kent town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:40290, in state:09 county:160).
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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