How are homes heated in Grand Isle, LA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Grand Isle, used by 75.9% (±16.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.1% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 24.1% (±16.4 points)
- Electricity
- 75.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Grand Isle
| Fuel used most | Grand Isle | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.1% (±16.4 points) | 42.6% | 32.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±12.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 75.9% (±16.4 points) | 55.6% | 64.7% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±12.0 points) | 0.8% | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±12.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±12.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±12.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±12.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±12.0 points) | 0.7% | 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 Grand Isle, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Jefferson Parish (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Grand Isle, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Jefferson Parish (55.6%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (64.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Grand Isle
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Isle | — | 75.9% (±16.4 points) | — |
| Golden Meadow | 19 mi | 65.1% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Galliano | 23 mi | 70.8% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port Sulphur | 27 mi | 100.0% (±7.5 points) | Higher |
| Cut Off | 28 mi | 70.0% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Larose | 32 mi | 44.5% (±9.8 points) | Lower |
| Montegut | 36 mi | 38.7% (±9.6 points) | Lower |
| Jean Lafitte | 38 mi | 68.3% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chauvin | 38 mi | 51.9% (±11.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Larose, LA (44.5%), Montegut, LA (38.7%), Chauvin, LA (51.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Port Sulphur, LA (100.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Jefferson Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metairie | 0.3% (±0.2 points) |
| 2 | Terrytown | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Avondale | 0.0% (±2.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Bridge City | 0.0% (±1.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Elmwood | 0.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Estelle | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Grand Isle | 0.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Gretna | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Harahan | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Harvey | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Jean Lafitte | 0.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Jefferson | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Kenner | 0.0% (±0.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Jefferson Parish, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Grand Isle
What is the most common way to heat a home in Grand Isle?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Grand Isle, used by 75.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Grand Isle heat with oil?
0.0% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes in Grand Isle use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Grand Isle have electric heat?
75.9% (±16.4 points) of occupied homes in Grand Isle heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Isle town, Louisiana
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 Grand Isle town, Louisiana (place:30830, in state:22).
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .