How are homes heated in Lakes East, CT?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Lakes East, used by 71.0% (±12.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.9% heat with utility gas.
14.1% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.9% (±4.4 points)
- Electricity
- 14.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 71.0%
Heating fuel in Lakes East
| Fuel used most | Lakes East | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.9% (±4.4 points) | 31.4% | 36.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 71.0% (±12.5 points) | 36.0% | 36.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 14.1% (±14.8 points) | 23.0% | 18.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 9.9% (±6.9 points) | 7.1% | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 2.2% (±3.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | 0.4% | 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 Lakes East, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Western Connecticut Planning Region (36.0%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (36.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Lakes East, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Western Connecticut Planning Region (23.0%).
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 Lakes East
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes East | — | 14.1% (±14.8 points) | — |
| Lakes West | 1.1 mi | 4.9% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Route 7 Gateway | 1.2 mi | 40.3% (±17.2 points) | Higher |
| Ridgebury | 2.9 mi | 18.0% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgefield (community) | 4.2 mi | 12.3% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethel (community) | 4.6 mi | 34.3% (±5.4 points) | Higher |
| Danbury | 4.8 mi | 30.7% (±2.6 points) | Higher |
| Peach Lake | 5.2 mi | 21.1% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Redding | 5.5 mi | 15.5% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Route 7 Gateway, CT (40.3%), Bethel (community), CT (34.3%), Danbury, CT (30.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Western Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakes West | 75.1% (±14.6 points) |
| 2 | Georgetown | 74.3% (±12.2 points) |
| 3 | Lakes East | 71.0% (±12.5 points) |
| 4 | Poplar Plains | 70.1% (±13.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Ball Pond | 65.9% (±11.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Tokeneke | 65.9% (±10.4 points) |
| 7 | Sandy Hook | 64.3% (±6.2 points) |
| 8 | Coleytown | 63.3% (±9.4 points) |
| 9 | Noroton | 62.8% (±7.9 points) |
Showing 9 of 33 places in Western Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lakes East is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Ridgefield, whose figures include it.
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 Lakes East
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lakes East?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Lakes East, used by 71.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lakes East heat with oil?
71.0% (±12.5 points) of occupied homes in Lakes East use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lakes East have electric heat?
14.1% (±14.8 points) of occupied homes in Lakes East 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 Lakes East CDP, Connecticut (place:41585, in state:09).
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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Figures last updated on .
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