How are homes heated in Sky Valley, GA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Sky Valley, used by 83.6% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.5% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 4.5% (±5.1 points)
- Electricity
- 83.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Sky Valley
| Fuel used most | Sky Valley | Rabun County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.5% (±5.1 points) | 5.7% | 37.4% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±10.7 points) | 0.6% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 83.6% (±9.0 points) | 58.4% | 57.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 10.9% (±6.2 points) | 26.9% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.0% (±1.5 points) | 8.1% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±10.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±10.7 points) | 0.2% | 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 Sky Valley, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Rabun County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Sky Valley, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Rabun County (58.4%).
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 Sky Valley
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Valley | — | 83.6% (±9.0 points) | — |
| Dillard | 2.8 mi | 45.6% (±16.2 points) | Lower |
| Mountain City | 5.1 mi | 78.8% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clayton | 8.5 mi | 66.0% (±10.4 points) | Lower |
| Highlands | 9.1 mi | 52.4% (±12.8 points) | Lower |
| Tiger | 11 mi | 58.7% (±16.3 points) | Lower |
| Franklin | 14 mi | 76.3% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tallulah Falls | 18 mi | 83.1% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem | 21 mi | 80.6% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dillard, GA (45.6%), Clayton, GA (66.0%), Highlands, NC (52.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Rabun County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tallulah Falls | 2.8% (±6.5 points) |
| 2 | Clayton | 0.6% (±0.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Dillard | 0.0% (±25.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Mountain City | 0.0% (±10.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Sky Valley | 0.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Tiger | 0.0% (±25.9 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 Sky Valley
What is the most common way to heat a home in Sky Valley?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Sky Valley, used by 83.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Sky Valley heat with oil?
0.0% (±10.7 points) of occupied homes in Sky Valley use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Sky Valley have electric heat?
83.6% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes in Sky 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 Sky Valley city, Georgia (place:71282, 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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