How are homes heated in the Town of Clinton (Clinton County), NY?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Clinton (Clinton County), used by 60.7% (±9.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
6.5% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±14.9 points)
- Electricity
- 6.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 60.7%
Heating fuel in the Town of Clinton (Clinton County)
| Fuel used most | Town of Clinton (Clinton County) | Clinton County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±14.9 points) | 12.3% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 60.7% (±9.5 points) | 37.3% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 6.5% (±6.5 points) | 34.5% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 17.2% (±5.9 points) | 8.0% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 13.4% (±6.9 points) | 5.9% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±14.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±14.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.8% (±1.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% (±2.0 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 the Town of Clinton (Clinton County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Clinton County (37.3%).
It is also higher than in New York (16.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In the Town of Clinton (Clinton County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Clinton County (34.5%).
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 the Town of Clinton (Clinton County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Clinton (Clinton County) | — | 6.5% (±6.5 points) | — |
| Town of Chateaugay | 7.7 mi | 9.0% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Chateaugay | 7.9 mi | 14.2% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Ellenburg | 9.1 mi | 10.5% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Burke | 12 mi | 13.9% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Burke | 13 mi | 3.5% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Mooers | 13 mi | 1.4% (±1.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Dannemora | 13 mi | 5.9% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Altona | 14 mi | 5.4% (±4.7 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.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Clinton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Altona | 68.9% (±7.7 points) |
| 2 | Town of Mooers | 67.9% (±8.3 points) |
| 3 | Town of Chazy | 66.3% (±7.0 points) |
| 4 | Town of Clinton (Clinton County) | 60.7% (±9.5 points) |
| 5 | Town of Beekmantown | 59.1% (±8.9 points) |
| 6 | Town of Schuyler Falls | 58.1% (±9.1 points) |
| 7 | Town of Dannemora | 57.4% (±11.0 points) |
| 8 | Town of Black Brook | 54.2% (±9.7 points) |
| 9 | Town of Ellenburg | 54.1% (±8.1 points) |
| 10 | Town of Saranac | 52.1% (±9.7 points) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Clinton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Clinton (Clinton County) include them.
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 Town of Clinton (Clinton County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in the Town of Clinton (Clinton County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Clinton (Clinton County), used by 60.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Town of Clinton (Clinton County) heat with oil?
60.7% (±9.5 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Clinton (Clinton County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Town of Clinton (Clinton County) have electric heat?
6.5% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Clinton (Clinton County) 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 Clinton town, Clinton County, New York (county subdivision:16397, in state:36 county:019).
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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