How are homes heated in Ocala Estates, FL?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Ocala Estates, used by 96.0% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±8.3 points)
- Electricity
- 96.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Ocala Estates
| Fuel used most | Ocala Estates | Marion County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 9.6% | 5.4% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 96.0% (±6.8 points) | 86.8% | 90.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 1.3% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 4.0% (±6.8 points) | 1.3% | 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 Ocala Estates, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Marion County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Ocala Estates, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Marion County (86.8%).
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 Ocala Estates
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala Estates | — | 96.0% (±6.8 points) | — |
| Rainbow Park | 4.1 mi | 96.3% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| On Top of the World | 6.8 mi | 69.2% (±4.0 points) | Lower |
| Ocala | 9.7 mi | 81.6% (±1.9 points) | Lower |
| Liberty Triangle | 10 mi | 95.9% (±1.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rainbow Springs | 11 mi | 99.3% (±1.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunnellon | 12 mi | 97.4% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rainbow Lakes Estates | 12 mi | 98.2% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reddick | 13 mi | 90.9% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: On Top of the World, FL (69.2%), Ocala, FL (81.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Marion Oaks | 0.2% (±0.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Belleview | 0.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Dunnellon | 0.0% (±3.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Lake Kerr | 0.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Liberty Triangle | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | McIntosh | 0.0% (±29.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Ocala Estates | 0.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Ocklawaha | 0.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | On Top of the World | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Rainbow Lakes Estates | 0.0% (±3.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Rainbow Park | 0.0% (±6.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Rainbow Springs | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Silver Springs | 0.0% (±3.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Marion County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Ocala Estates is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Ocala Estates
What is the most common way to heat a home in Ocala Estates?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Ocala Estates, used by 96.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Ocala Estates heat with oil?
0.0% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes in Ocala Estates use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Ocala Estates have electric heat?
96.0% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes in Ocala Estates heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ocala Estates CDP, Florida
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 Ocala Estates CDP, Florida (place:50756, in state:12).
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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