How are homes heated in Fort Covington (community), NY?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Fort Covington (community), used by 61.8% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.5% heat with utility gas.
8.8% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.5% (±1.4 points)
- Electricity
- 8.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 61.8%
Heating fuel in Fort Covington (community)
| Fuel used most | Fort Covington (community) | Franklin County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.5% (±1.4 points) | 4.1% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 61.8% (±7.8 points) | 49.6% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 8.8% (±4.7 points) | 15.0% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.0% (±4.8 points) | 16.8% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 12.6% (±5.3 points) | 11.0% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 2.8% (±2.1 points) | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.3% (±2.0 points) | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 3.3% (±5.3 points) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 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 Fort Covington (community), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Franklin County (49.6%).
It is also higher than in New York (16.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Fort Covington (community), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Franklin County (15.0%).
It is also lower than in New York (15.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Fort Covington (community)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Covington (community) | — | 8.8% (±4.7 points) | — |
| Town of Bombay | 6.2 mi | 8.8% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Westville | 6.2 mi | 6.4% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Regis Mohawk Reservation | 7.0 mi | 6.0% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Akwesasne | 8.1 mi | 11.0% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Brushton | 10 mi | 16.1% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Bangor | 10 mi | 5.5% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Moira | 11 mi | 9.1% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Constable | 11 mi | 4.9% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Fort Covington (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 the Town of Fort Covington, 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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Questions about Fort Covington (community)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Fort Covington (community)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Fort Covington (community), used by 61.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Fort Covington (community) heat with oil?
61.8% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes in Fort Covington (community) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Fort Covington (community) have electric heat?
8.8% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in Fort Covington (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 Fort Covington CDP, New York (place:26726, in state:36).
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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