How are homes heated in Fairplay, GA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Fairplay, used by 60.0% (±19.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.1% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 35.1% (±19.9 points)
- Electricity
- 60.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Fairplay
| Fuel used most | Fairplay | Douglas County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.1% (±19.9 points) | 54.0% | 37.4% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 60.0% (±19.5 points) | 41.8% | 57.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.9% (±5.6 points) | 3.1% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.6% | 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 Fairplay, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Douglas County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Fairplay, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Douglas County (41.8%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (57.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Fairplay
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairplay | — | 60.0% (±19.5 points) | — |
| Fairfield Plantation | 4.2 mi | 91.5% (±5.7 points) | Higher |
| Chattahoochee Hills | 7.2 mi | 70.9% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Villa Rica | 8.2 mi | 49.2% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitesburg | 9.2 mi | 40.8% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmetto | 12 mi | 45.6% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Temple | 12 mi | 49.8% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Douglasville | 12 mi | 52.3% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carrollton | 13 mi | 60.9% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairfield Plantation, GA (91.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lithia Springs | 1.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 2 | Douglasville | 0.2% (±0.4 points) |
| 3 | Fairplay | 0.0% (±6.8 points) |
Fairplay 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 Fairplay
What is the most common way to heat a home in Fairplay?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Fairplay, used by 60.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Fairplay heat with oil?
0.0% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes in Fairplay use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Fairplay have electric heat?
60.0% (±19.5 points) of occupied homes in Fairplay 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 Fairplay CDP, Georgia (place:28548, in state:13).
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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Figures last updated on .