How are homes heated in Riceboro, GA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Riceboro, used by 64.0% (±20.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.0% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.0% (±1.4 points)
- Electricity
- 64.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Riceboro
| Fuel used most | Riceboro | Liberty County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 6.4% | 37.4% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.3 points) | 0.5% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 64.0% (±20.4 points) | 87.2% | 57.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 34.5% (±20.5 points) | 3.2% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±11.3 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% (±1.0 points) | 2.0% | 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 Riceboro, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Liberty County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Riceboro, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Liberty County (87.2%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (57.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Riceboro
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riceboro | — | 64.0% (±20.4 points) | — |
| Midway | 5.5 mi | 91.2% (±5.8 points) | Higher |
| Allenhurst | 11 mi | 92.3% (±5.3 points) | Higher |
| Walthourville | 11 mi | 92.0% (±4.9 points) | Higher |
| Flemington | 11 mi | 97.1% (±3.0 points) | Higher |
| Hinesville | 12 mi | 86.8% (±2.8 points) | Higher |
| Buckhead (community) | 14 mi | 94.6% (±5.2 points) | Higher |
| Richmond Hill | 14 mi | 88.3% (±4.1 points) | Higher |
| Fort Stewart | 15 mi | 84.9% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Midway, GA (91.2%), Allenhurst, GA (92.3%), Walthourville, GA (92.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Liberty County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gumbranch | 1.9% (±3.4 points) |
| 2 | Hinesville | 0.9% (±1.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Allenhurst | 0.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Flemington | 0.0% (±8.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Fort Stewart | 0.0% (±2.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Midway | 0.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Riceboro | 0.0% (±11.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Walthourville | 0.0% (±3.3 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 Riceboro
What is the most common way to heat a home in Riceboro?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Riceboro, used by 64.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Riceboro heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.3 points) of occupied homes in Riceboro use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Riceboro have electric heat?
64.0% (±20.4 points) of occupied homes in Riceboro 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 Riceboro city, Georgia (place:64960, 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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