How are homes heated in Opelousas, LA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Opelousas, used by 60.1% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.9% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 38.9% (±5.4 points)
- Electricity
- 60.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Opelousas
| Fuel used most | Opelousas | St. Landry Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.9% (±5.4 points) | 23.9% | 32.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 60.1% (±5.6 points) | 72.6% | 64.7% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 2.8% | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 0.3% | 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 Opelousas, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from St. Landry Parish (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Opelousas, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in St. Landry Parish (72.6%).
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 Opelousas
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opelousas | — | 60.1% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Lawtell | 6.1 mi | 72.1% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington | 6.4 mi | 85.3% (±10.9 points) | Higher |
| Leonville | 7.3 mi | 50.0% (±27.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Coteau | 7.6 mi | 57.2% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port Barre | 7.8 mi | 85.3% (±7.6 points) | Higher |
| Sunset | 8.3 mi | 81.0% (±7.4 points) | Higher |
| Church Point | 12 mi | 67.5% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arnaudville | 12 mi | 64.3% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Washington, LA (85.3%), Port Barre, LA (85.3%), Sunset, LA (81.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across St. Landry Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Eunice | 0.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Grand Coteau | 0.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Krotz Springs | 0.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Lawtell | 0.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Leonville | 0.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Melville | 0.0% (±16.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Opelousas | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Palmetto | 0.0% (±40.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Sunset | 0.0% (±3.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Washington | 0.0% (±13.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in St. Landry 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 Opelousas
What is the most common way to heat a home in Opelousas?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Opelousas, used by 60.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Opelousas heat with oil?
0.0% (±0.7 points) of occupied homes in Opelousas use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Opelousas have electric heat?
60.1% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes in Opelousas 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 Opelousas city, Louisiana (place:58045, in state:22).
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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