How are homes heated in Quinebaug, CT?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Quinebaug, used by 82.9% (±18.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.8% heat with utility gas.
4.4% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.8% (±3.6 points)
- Electricity
- 4.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 82.9%
Heating fuel in Quinebaug
| Fuel used most | Quinebaug | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.8% (±3.6 points) | 7.3% | 36.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 82.9% (±18.2 points) | 60.4% | 36.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.4% (±6.4 points) | 14.5% | 18.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.5% (±1.0 points) | 7.5% | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 10.4% (±17.9 points) | 8.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.9 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 Quinebaug, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in 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 Quinebaug, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (14.5%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (18.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Quinebaug
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinebaug | — | 4.4% (±6.4 points) | — |
| North Grosvenor Dale | 2.1 mi | 11.0% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dudley | 3.0 mi | 19.7% (±4.6 points) | Higher |
| Webster (community) | 3.6 mi | 29.5% (±5.5 points) | Higher |
| Webster | 4.8 mi | 28.2% (±4.4 points) | Higher |
| South Woodstock | 5.9 mi | 54.5% (±18.3 points) | Higher |
| Woodstock | 5.9 mi | 17.7% (±4.2 points) | Higher |
| Southbridge Town | 6.5 mi | 25.8% (±4.0 points) | Higher |
| Putnam (community) | 6.6 mi | 29.3% (±6.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dudley, MA (19.7%), Webster (community), MA (29.5%), Webster, MA (28.2%).
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) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Quinebaug is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Thompson, 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 Quinebaug
What is the most common way to heat a home in Quinebaug?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Quinebaug, used by 82.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Quinebaug heat with oil?
82.9% (±18.2 points) of occupied homes in Quinebaug use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Quinebaug have electric heat?
4.4% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes in Quinebaug heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Quinebaug CDP, Connecticut
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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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