How are homes heated in Fort Valley, GA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Fort Valley, used by 73.9% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.4% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 25.4% (±6.3 points)
- Electricity
- 73.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Fort Valley
| Fuel used most | Fort Valley | Peach County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 25.4% (±6.3 points) | 14.2% | 37.4% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 73.9% (±6.3 points) | 79.6% | 57.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 4.6% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.8% | 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 Fort Valley, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Peach County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Fort Valley, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Peach County (79.6%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (57.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Fort Valley
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Valley | — | 73.9% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Marshallville | 7.3 mi | 54.0% (±14.3 points) | Lower |
| Byron | 10 mi | 85.2% (±5.8 points) | Higher |
| Perry | 10 mi | 85.3% (±4.6 points) | Higher |
| Reynolds | 13 mi | 78.1% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Centerville | 13 mi | 87.9% (±5.4 points) | Higher |
| Warner Robins | 14 mi | 85.4% (±1.9 points) | Higher |
| Roberta | 14 mi | 75.2% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Robins AFB | 18 mi | 24.0% (±15.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Marshallville, GA (54.0%), Robins AFB, GA (24.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Byron, GA (85.2%), Perry, GA (85.3%), Centerville, GA (87.9%).
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 Fort Valley
What is the most common way to heat a home in Fort Valley?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Fort Valley, used by 73.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Fort Valley heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.4 points) of occupied homes in Fort Valley use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Fort Valley have electric heat?
73.9% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Fort Valley 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 Fort Valley city, Georgia (place:31096, in state:13).
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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