How are homes heated in Parks, LA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Parks, used by 76.6% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.4% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 23.4% (±10.4 points)
- Electricity
- 76.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Parks
| Fuel used most | Parks | St. Martin Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.4% (±10.4 points) | 13.6% | 32.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±15.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 76.6% (±10.4 points) | 84.3% | 64.7% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±15.6 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±15.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±15.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±15.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±15.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±15.6 points) | 0.5% | 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 Parks, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from St. Martin Parish (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Parks, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from St. Martin Parish (84.3%).
It is also higher than in Louisiana (64.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Parks
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks | — | 76.6% (±10.4 points) | — |
| St. Martinville | 6.3 mi | 67.4% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Breaux Bridge | 6.5 mi | 78.7% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Henderson | 7.1 mi | 87.3% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cecilia | 8.3 mi | 81.1% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Broussard | 9.5 mi | 75.9% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cade | 9.7 mi | 97.2% (±4.2 points) | Higher |
| Lafayette | 12 mi | 71.8% (±1.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loreauville | 12 mi | 55.1% (±15.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Loreauville, LA (55.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cade, LA (97.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across St. Martin Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Breaux Bridge | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Cade | 0.0% (±6.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Cecilia | 0.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Henderson | 0.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Parks | 0.0% (±15.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | St. Martinville | 0.0% (±1.6 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 Parks
What is the most common way to heat a home in Parks?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Parks, used by 76.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Parks heat with oil?
0.0% (±15.6 points) of occupied homes in Parks use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Parks have electric heat?
76.6% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes in Parks 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 Parks village, Louisiana (place:59165, 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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