How are homes heated in Peru (community), NY?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Peru (community), used by 37.2% (±14.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
11.2% heat with electricity.
34.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 37.2% (±14.0 points)
- Electricity
- 11.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 34.6%
Heating fuel in Peru (community)
| Fuel used most | Peru (community) | Clinton County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.2% (±14.0 points) | 12.3% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 34.6% (±13.4 points) | 37.3% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 11.2% (±7.2 points) | 34.5% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 6.4% (±4.7 points) | 8.0% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 5.9% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.3% (±2.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 9.3% (±12.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.5% | 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 Peru (community), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Clinton County (37.3%).
It is also higher than in New York (16.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Peru (community), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Clinton County (34.5%).
It is not measurably different from New York (15.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Peru (community)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru (community) | — | 11.2% (±7.2 points) | — |
| Town of Au Sable | 5.2 mi | 17.8% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Keeseville | 5.8 mi | 18.2% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Schuyler Falls | 6.1 mi | 10.8% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plattsburgh West | 7.3 mi | 11.2% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Plattsburgh | 7.8 mi | 15.0% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morrisonville | 8.0 mi | 18.1% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plattsburgh | 8.6 mi | 85.8% (±2.5 points) | Higher |
| Town of Chesterfield | 9.6 mi | 10.5% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Plattsburgh, NY (85.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Clinton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keeseville | 61.4% (±10.9 points) |
| 2 | Plattsburgh West | 43.7% (±12.1 points) |
| 3 | Peru (community) | 34.6% (±13.4 points) |
| 4 | Morrisonville | 28.8% (±10.2 points) |
| 5 | Cumberland Head | 25.6% (±10.0 points) |
Peru (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 Peru, 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 Peru (community)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Peru (community)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Peru (community), used by 37.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Peru (community) heat with oil?
34.6% (±13.4 points) of occupied homes in Peru (community) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Peru (community) have electric heat?
11.2% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes in Peru (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 Peru CDP, New York (place:57364, 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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