How are homes heated in Mer Rouge, LA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Mer Rouge, used by 51.5% (±16.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.5% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 51.5% (±16.2 points)
- Electricity
- 44.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Mer Rouge
| Fuel used most | Mer Rouge | Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.5% (±16.2 points) | 33.8% | 32.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±17.7 points) | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 44.5% (±16.5 points) | 59.0% | 64.7% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.6% (±4.6 points) | 4.1% | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.3% (±2.1 points) | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±17.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±17.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±17.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±17.7 points) | 0.4% | 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 Mer Rouge, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Morehouse Parish (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Mer Rouge, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Morehouse Parish (59.0%).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (64.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Mer Rouge
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mer Rouge | — | 44.5% (±16.5 points) | — |
| Bastrop | 6.6 mi | 52.6% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Collinston | 7.5 mi | 56.0% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Ridge | 11 mi | 19.0% (±27.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bonita | 12 mi | 51.9% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sterlington | 17 mi | 68.5% (±11.2 points) | Higher |
| Swartz | 18 mi | 75.9% (±9.4 points) | Higher |
| Pioneer | 21 mi | 73.2% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rayville | 21 mi | 59.3% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sterlington, LA (68.5%), Swartz, LA (75.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Morehouse Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Bastrop | 0.0% (±1.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Bonita | 0.0% (±39.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Collinston | 0.0% (±25.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Mer Rouge | 0.0% (±17.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Oak Ridge | 0.0% (±76.1 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 Mer Rouge
What is the most common way to heat a home in Mer Rouge?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Mer Rouge, used by 51.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Mer Rouge heat with oil?
0.0% (±17.7 points) of occupied homes in Mer Rouge use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Mer Rouge have electric heat?
44.5% (±16.5 points) of occupied homes in Mer Rouge 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 Mer Rouge village, Louisiana (place:49905, 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 last updated on .