How are homes heated in Port Allen, LA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Port Allen, used by 58.5% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.9% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 39.9% (±10.3 points)
- Electricity
- 58.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Port Allen
| Fuel used most | Port Allen | West Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.9% (±10.3 points) | 31.9% | 32.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 58.5% (±10.4 points) | 65.6% | 64.7% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% (±1.9 points) | 1.1% | 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 Port Allen, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from West Baton Rouge Parish (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Port Allen, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from West Baton Rouge Parish (65.6%).
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 Port Allen
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Allen | — | 58.5% (±10.4 points) | — |
| Brusly | 4.3 mi | 52.1% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baton Rouge | 4.4 mi | 66.7% (±1.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Addis | 6.1 mi | 68.5% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merrydale | 7.1 mi | 67.7% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gardere | 7.3 mi | 84.7% (±4.9 points) | Higher |
| Westminster | 7.4 mi | 61.8% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brownfields | 8.5 mi | 66.8% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inniswold | 8.7 mi | 51.2% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gardere, LA (84.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across West Baton Rouge Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Addis | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Brusly | 0.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Erwinville | 0.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Port Allen | 0.0% (±1.8 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 Port Allen
What is the most common way to heat a home in Port Allen?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Port Allen, used by 58.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Port Allen heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.8 points) of occupied homes in Port Allen use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Port Allen have electric heat?
58.5% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes in Port Allen heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Allen city, Louisiana
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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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