How are homes heated in Branford, FL?

Name: Heating fuel in Branford, FL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Branford, used by 88.9% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.8% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.8% (±4.5 points)
Electricity: 88.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Branford

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Branford	Suwannee County	Florida	United States
Utility gas	2.8% (±4.5 points)	1.1%	5.4%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±15.3 points)	0.1%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	88.9% (±8.4 points)	90.8%	90.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.3% (±2.3 points)	4.7%	0.9%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±15.3 points)	1.1%	0.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±15.3 points)	0.0%	0.5%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±15.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±15.3 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.5%
No fuel used	7.0% (±7.0 points)	1.9%	2.4%	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 Branford, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Suwannee County (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from Florida (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Branford, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Suwannee County (90.8%).

It is not measurably different from Florida (90.4%).

It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Branford

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Branford
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Branford	—	88.9% (±8.4 points)	—
Fort White	13 mi	83.8% (±20.9 points)	Not measurably different
Bell	15 mi	96.1% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Mayo	16 mi	95.1% (±3.4 points)	Not measurably different
High Springs	23 mi	91.7% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
Lake City	23 mi	74.6% (±5.8 points)	Lower
Live Oak	23 mi	86.4% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Five Points	24 mi	95.0% (±9.2 points)	Not measurably different
Watertown	25 mi	89.5% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake City, FL (74.6%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

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 Branford

What is the most common way to heat a home in Branford?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Branford, used by 88.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Branford heat with oil?

0.0% (±15.3 points) of occupied homes in Branford use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Branford have electric heat?

88.9% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes in Branford heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Branford town, Florida

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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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