How are homes heated in Red Oaks Mill, NY?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Red Oaks Mill, used by 69.5% (±9.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.2% heat with utility gas.
2.9% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 21.2% (±9.0 points)
- Electricity
- 2.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 69.5%
Heating fuel in Red Oaks Mill
| Fuel used most | Red Oaks Mill | Dutchess County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.2% (±9.0 points) | 28.3% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 69.5% (±9.7 points) | 44.1% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 2.9% (±2.2 points) | 17.2% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.1% (±2.8 points) | 6.7% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.3% (±3.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.8% | 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 Red Oaks Mill, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Dutchess County (44.1%).
It is also higher than in New York (16.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Red Oaks Mill, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Dutchess County (17.2%).
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 Red Oaks Mill
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oaks Mill | — | 2.9% (±2.2 points) | — |
| Spackenkill | 2.0 mi | 10.8% (±6.3 points) | Higher |
| Vassar College | 2.7 mi | 15.4% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crown Heights | 2.9 mi | 12.6% (±6.2 points) | Higher |
| Arlington | 3.4 mi | 27.4% (±10.8 points) | Higher |
| Poughkeepsie | 3.9 mi | 25.2% (±3.4 points) | Higher |
| Village of Wappingers Falls | 4.3 mi | 17.5% (±7.2 points) | Higher |
| Town of Wappinger | 4.5 mi | 18.1% (±2.8 points) | Higher |
| MacDonnell Heights | 4.6 mi | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Spackenkill, NY (10.8%), Crown Heights, NY (12.6%), Arlington, NY (27.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Dutchess County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MacDonnell Heights | 78.4% (±15.7 points) |
| 2 | Pine Plains (community) | 74.3% (±7.7 points) |
| 3 | Bard College | 70.6% (±40.6 points) |
| 4 | Red Oaks Mill | 69.5% (±9.7 points) |
| 5 | Haviland | 65.7% (±9.0 points) |
| 6 | Hyde Park (community) | 61.9% (±11.4 points) |
| 7 | Spackenkill | 60.0% (±9.4 points) |
| 8 | Vassar College | 50.3% (±27.9 points) |
| 9 | Wingdale | 47.9% (±20.4 points) |
| 10 | Fairview (Dutchess County) | 39.0% (±7.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 18 places in Dutchess County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Red Oaks Mill 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 Poughkeepsie, 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 Red Oaks Mill
What is the most common way to heat a home in Red Oaks Mill?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Red Oaks Mill, used by 69.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Red Oaks Mill heat with oil?
69.5% (±9.7 points) of occupied homes in Red Oaks Mill use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Red Oaks Mill have electric heat?
2.9% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in Red Oaks Mill 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 Red Oaks Mill CDP, New York (place:60983, 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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