How are homes heated in Sebring, FL?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Sebring, used by 91.9% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.3% heat with utility gas.
0.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.3% (±0.9 points)
- Electricity
- 91.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.2%
Heating fuel in Sebring
| Fuel used most | Sebring | Highlands County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.3% (±0.9 points) | 1.4% | 5.4% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 91.9% (±2.8 points) | 93.1% | 90.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.3% (±0.9 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 4.2% (±2.6 points) | 3.0% | 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 Sebring, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Highlands County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Sebring, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Highlands County (93.1%).
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 Sebring
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring | — | 91.9% (±2.8 points) | — |
| Avon Park | 8.9 mi | 93.1% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Placid | 13 mi | 95.0% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frostproof | 20 mi | 89.1% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Zolfo Springs | 21 mi | 95.6% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wauchula | 23 mi | 94.6% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillcrest Heights | 25 mi | 100.0% (±31.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Babson Park | 26 mi | 96.2% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bowling Green | 26 mi | 95.1% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Highlands County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebring | 0.2% (±0.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Avon Park | 0.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Lake Placid | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
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 Sebring
What is the most common way to heat a home in Sebring?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Sebring, used by 91.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Sebring heat with oil?
0.2% (±0.4 points) of occupied homes in Sebring use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Sebring have electric heat?
91.9% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in Sebring 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 Sebring city, Florida (place:64875, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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