How are homes heated in Rolling Fork, MS?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Rolling Fork, used by 48.6% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.6% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 44.6% (±8.8 points)
- Electricity
- 48.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Rolling Fork
| Fuel used most | Rolling Fork | Sharkey County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.6% (±8.8 points) | 42.8% | 29.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 48.6% (±10.5 points) | 47.6% | 58.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 6.2% (±6.8 points) | 7.9% | 9.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.3% | 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 Rolling Fork, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Sharkey County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Rolling Fork, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Sharkey County (47.6%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (58.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Rolling Fork
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Fork | — | 48.6% (±10.5 points) | — |
| Anguilla | 5.3 mi | 59.8% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cary | 7.6 mi | 15.7% (±14.2 points) | Lower |
| Mayersville | 9.9 mi | 66.1% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Louise | 17 mi | 36.8% (±35.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hollandale | 19 mi | 23.7% (±9.8 points) | Lower |
| Lake Providence | 19 mi | 41.5% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arcola | 25 mi | 29.4% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Satartia | 25 mi | 28.6% (±42.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cary, MS (15.7%), Hollandale, MS (23.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Sharkey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cary | 3.9% (±7.6 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Anguilla | 0.0% (±16.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Rolling Fork | 0.0% (±6.3 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 Rolling Fork
What is the most common way to heat a home in Rolling Fork?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Rolling Fork, used by 48.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Rolling Fork heat with oil?
0.0% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Rolling Fork use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Rolling Fork have electric heat?
48.6% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes in Rolling Fork 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 Rolling Fork city, Mississippi (place:63560, in state:28).
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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