How are homes heated in Moosup, CT?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Moosup, used by 69.2% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.9% heat with utility gas.
14.8% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.9% (±3.1 points)
- Electricity
- 14.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 69.2%
Heating fuel in Moosup
| Fuel used most | Moosup | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.9% (±3.1 points) | 7.3% | 36.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 69.2% (±9.1 points) | 60.4% | 36.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 14.8% (±7.4 points) | 14.5% | 18.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 6.6% (±5.5 points) | 7.5% | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.4% (±3.8 points) | 8.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 5.2% (±5.7 points) | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.4 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 Moosup, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (60.4%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (36.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Moosup, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (14.5%).
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 Moosup
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moosup | — | 14.8% (±7.4 points) | — |
| Wauregan | 3.1 mi | 9.6% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling | 3.2 mi | 3.4% (±2.5 points) | Lower |
| Plainfield Village | 3.9 mi | 21.5% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Brooklyn | 5.4 mi | 5.3% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Brooklyn | 6.4 mi | 12.8% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canterbury | 7.1 mi | 6.6% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Killingly | 7.9 mi | 13.4% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Foster | 8.8 mi | 5.3% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sterling, CT (3.4%), East Brooklyn, CT (5.3%), Canterbury, CT (6.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quinebaug | 82.9% (±18.2 points) |
| 2 | North Grosvenor Dale | 79.8% (±16.3 points) |
| 3 | East Brooklyn | 73.1% (±11.1 points) |
| 4 | Moosup | 69.2% (±9.1 points) |
| 5 | Wauregan | 63.6% (±16.0 points) |
| 6 | Plainfield Village | 54.7% (±13.3 points) |
| 7 | Putnam (community) | 34.5% (±5.6 points) |
| 8 | South Woodstock | 33.7% (±16.5 points) |
Moosup is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Plainfield, 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 Moosup
What is the most common way to heat a home in Moosup?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Moosup, used by 69.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Moosup heat with oil?
69.2% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes in Moosup use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Moosup have electric heat?
14.8% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Moosup 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 Moosup CDP, Connecticut (place:49180, 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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