How are homes heated in the Town of Clinton (Dutchess County), NY?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Clinton (Dutchess County), used by 58.0% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.0% heat with utility gas.
12.6% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.0% (±1.1 points)
- Electricity
- 12.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 58.0%
Heating fuel in the Town of Clinton (Dutchess County)
| Fuel used most | Town of Clinton (Dutchess County) | Dutchess County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 28.3% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 58.0% (±9.4 points) | 44.1% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 12.6% (±5.8 points) | 17.2% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 21.0% (±7.9 points) | 6.7% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.8% (±3.1 points) | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% (±2.2 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 the Town of Clinton (Dutchess County), 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 the Town of Clinton (Dutchess County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Dutchess County (17.2%).
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 the Town of Clinton (Dutchess County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Clinton (Dutchess County) | — | 12.6% (±5.8 points) | — |
| Town of Hyde Park | 5.3 mi | 14.8% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Rhinebeck | 6.0 mi | 17.7% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Rhinebeck | 6.5 mi | 26.9% (±7.5 points) | Higher |
| Town of Pleasant Valley | 6.5 mi | 8.8% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stanford | 7.9 mi | 12.5% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haviland | 8.0 mi | 16.8% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Milan | 8.1 mi | 11.9% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hyde Park (community) | 8.1 mi | 16.4% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Rhinebeck, NY (26.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Town of Beekman | 64.9% (±4.9 points) |
| 7 | Town of North East | 64.6% (±10.0 points) |
| 8 | Town of Red Hook | 61.7% (±4.8 points) |
| 9 | Town of Pawling | 61.3% (±4.9 points) |
| 10 | Town of Hyde Park | 60.8% (±4.2 points) |
| 11 | Town of East Fishkill | 60.2% (±3.5 points) |
| 12 | Town of Clinton (Dutchess County) | 58.0% (±9.4 points) |
| 13 | Town of Dover | 57.9% (±7.7 points) |
| 14 | Town of Washington | 56.1% (±8.2 points) |
| 15 | Town of Rhinebeck | 56.0% (±5.7 points) |
| 16 | Town of Stanford | 51.9% (±9.6 points) |
| 17 | Town of Milan | 45.1% (±8.9 points) |
| 18 | Town of Poughkeepsie | 40.0% (±3.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Dutchess 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 (Dutchess 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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What is the most common way to heat a home in the Town of Clinton (Dutchess County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Clinton (Dutchess County), used by 58.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Town of Clinton (Dutchess County) heat with oil?
58.0% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Clinton (Dutchess County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Town of Clinton (Dutchess County) have electric heat?
12.6% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Clinton (Dutchess 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, Dutchess County, New York (county subdivision:16408, in state:36 county:027).
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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