How are homes heated in Bellingham (community), MA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Bellingham (community), used by 54.6% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.2% heat with electricity.
19.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 54.6% (±8.1 points)
- Electricity
- 20.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 19.5%
Heating fuel in Bellingham (community)
| Fuel used most | Bellingham (community) | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.6% (±8.1 points) | 54.3% | 51.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 19.5% (±6.7 points) | 22.8% | 22.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 20.2% (±7.1 points) | 18.3% | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.8% (±3.2 points) | 3.1% | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.7% | 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 Bellingham (community), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Norfolk County (22.8%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (22.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Bellingham (community), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Norfolk County (18.3%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (18.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Bellingham (community)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham (community) | — | 20.2% (±7.1 points) | — |
| Hopedale | 3.4 mi | 15.4% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mendon | 3.4 mi | 4.2% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Franklin Town | 3.5 mi | 16.0% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hopedale (community) | 3.9 mi | 19.5% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milford (community) | 4.4 mi | 13.2% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blackstone | 4.6 mi | 9.8% (±4.1 points) | Lower |
| Medway | 5.0 mi | 10.1% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
| Milford | 5.0 mi | 12.5% (±2.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mendon, MA (4.2%), Blackstone, MA (9.8%), Medway, MA (10.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Norfolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (tie) | Millis-Clicquot | 40.7% (±9.2 points) |
| 4 | Medfield (community) | 29.7% (±6.7 points) |
| 5 | Walpole (community) | 27.8% (±5.9 points) |
| 6 | Needham (community) | 27.6% (±3.1 points) |
| 7 | Sharon (community) | 23.7% (±6.7 points) |
| 8 | Milton (community) | 22.0% (±4.0 points) |
| 9 | Bellingham (community) | 19.5% (±6.7 points) |
| 10 | Foxborough (community) | 18.8% (±5.8 points) |
| 11 | Norwood (community) | 17.3% (±2.4 points) |
| 12 | Wellesley (community) | 15.0% (±2.5 points) |
| 13 | Dedham (community) | 13.2% (±2.4 points) |
| 14 | Brookline (community) | 8.9% (±1.5 points) |
Showing 12 of 14 places in Norfolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Bellingham (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Bellingham, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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What is the most common way to heat a home in Bellingham (community)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Bellingham (community), used by 54.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Bellingham (community) heat with oil?
19.5% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes in Bellingham (community) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Bellingham (community) have electric heat?
20.2% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes in Bellingham (community) 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 Bellingham CDP, Massachusetts (place:04965, in state:25).
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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