How are homes heated in Fox Chase, KY?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Fox Chase, used by 50.2% (±14.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.1% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 46.1% (±14.3 points)
- Electricity
- 50.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Fox Chase
| Fuel used most | Fox Chase | Bullitt County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.1% (±14.3 points) | 43.2% | 35.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±14.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 50.2% (±14.9 points) | 49.1% | 54.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±14.3 points) | 5.5% | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.6% (±1.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±14.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±14.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±14.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.1% (±2.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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 Fox Chase, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Bullitt County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Fox Chase, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Bullitt County (49.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (54.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Fox Chase
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Chase | — | 50.2% (±14.9 points) | — |
| Pioneer Village | 1.0 mi | 27.3% (±7.1 points) | Lower |
| Hillview | 1.2 mi | 43.8% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hebron Estates | 1.3 mi | 42.3% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brooks | 2.0 mi | 28.5% (±11.7 points) | Lower |
| Hunters Hollow | 2.3 mi | 48.1% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shepherdsville | 4.4 mi | 50.8% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hollyvilla | 4.5 mi | 23.7% (±13.7 points) | Lower |
| Heritage Creek | 5.4 mi | 34.4% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pioneer Village, KY (27.3%), Brooks, KY (28.5%), Hollyvilla, KY (23.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Bullitt County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lebanon Junction | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 2 | Mount Washington | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Brooks | 0.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Fox Chase | 0.0% (±14.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Hebron Estates | 0.0% (±7.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Hillview | 0.0% (±1.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Hunters Hollow | 0.0% (±23.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Pioneer Village | 0.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Shepherdsville | 0.0% (±0.7 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 Fox Chase
What is the most common way to heat a home in Fox Chase?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Fox Chase, used by 50.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Fox Chase heat with oil?
0.0% (±14.3 points) of occupied homes in Fox Chase use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Fox Chase have electric heat?
50.2% (±14.9 points) of occupied homes in Fox Chase 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 Fox Chase city, Kentucky (place:28785, in state:21).
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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