How are homes heated in Orchard Grass Hills, KY?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Orchard Grass Hills, used by 55.0% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.9% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 43.9% (±10.0 points)
- Electricity
- 55.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Orchard Grass Hills
| Fuel used most | Orchard Grass Hills | Oldham County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.9% (±10.0 points) | 48.1% | 35.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 55.0% (±10.1 points) | 47.2% | 54.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 3.8% | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.1% (±1.8 points) | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.2% | 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 Orchard Grass Hills, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Oldham County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Orchard Grass Hills, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Oldham County (47.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (54.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Orchard Grass Hills
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Grass Hills | — | 55.0% (±10.1 points) | — |
| Coldstream | 0.5 mi | 57.2% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Worthington Hills | 0.9 mi | 57.6% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fincastle | 1.4 mi | 37.1% (±8.0 points) | Lower |
| Pewee Valley | 1.9 mi | 24.4% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
| Crestwood | 2.9 mi | 43.5% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Creekside | 3.3 mi | 19.9% (±11.4 points) | Lower |
| Hickory Hill | 3.4 mi | 25.0% (±19.3 points) | Lower |
| Ten Broeck | 3.4 mi | 20.0% (±14.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fincastle, KY (37.1%), Pewee Valley, KY (24.4%), Creekside, KY (19.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Oldham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Grange | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Buckner | 0.0% (±3.1 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Crestwood | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Goshen | 0.0% (±10.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Orchard Grass Hills | 0.0% (±5.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Pewee Valley | 0.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | River Bluff | 0.0% (±21.6 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 Orchard Grass Hills
What is the most common way to heat a home in Orchard Grass Hills?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Orchard Grass Hills, used by 55.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Orchard Grass Hills heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.7 points) of occupied homes in Orchard Grass Hills use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Orchard Grass Hills have electric heat?
55.0% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes in Orchard Grass Hills 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 Orchard Grass Hills city, Kentucky (place:58200, in state:21).
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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