How are homes heated in Ridgefield (community), CT?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Ridgefield (community), used by 57.4% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.7% heat with utility gas.
12.3% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 18.7% (±5.7 points)
- Electricity
- 12.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 57.4%
Heating fuel in Ridgefield (community)
| Fuel used most | Ridgefield (community) | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.7% (±5.7 points) | 31.4% | 36.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 57.4% (±7.7 points) | 36.0% | 36.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 12.3% (±5.5 points) | 23.0% | 18.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 9.8% (±4.5 points) | 7.1% | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% (±1.1 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 Ridgefield (community), 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 Ridgefield (community), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Western Connecticut Planning Region (23.0%).
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 Ridgefield (community)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield (community) | — | 12.3% (±5.5 points) | — |
| Route 7 Gateway | 3.5 mi | 40.3% (±17.2 points) | Higher |
| Georgetown | 3.5 mi | 13.4% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakes East | 4.2 mi | 14.1% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakes West | 4.7 mi | 4.9% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilton | 4.8 mi | 13.9% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lewisboro | 5.0 mi | 19.5% (±3.8 points) | Higher |
| Redding | 5.8 mi | 15.5% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Pound Ridge | 6.2 mi | 9.4% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Route 7 Gateway, CT (40.3%), Town of Lewisboro, NY (19.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 10 | Old Hill | 61.5% (±12.6 points) |
| 11 | Noroton Heights | 59.6% (±10.1 points) |
| 12 | Ridgefield (community) | 57.4% (±7.7 points) |
| 13 | Darien Downtown | 56.1% (±11.4 points) |
| 14 | Ridgebury | 55.0% (±16.7 points) |
| 15 | Westport Village | 52.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 16 | Saugatuck | 52.1% (±10.6 points) |
| 17 | New Milford (community) | 47.0% (±7.8 points) |
| 18 | New Canaan (community) | 42.5% (±7.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Western Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Ridgefield (community) 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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What is the most common way to heat a home in Ridgefield (community)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Ridgefield (community), used by 57.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Ridgefield (community) heat with oil?
57.4% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes in Ridgefield (community) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Ridgefield (community) have electric heat?
12.3% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes in Ridgefield (community) 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 Ridgefield CDP, Connecticut (place:63900, 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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