How are homes heated in the Town of Fremont (Steuben County), NY?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Fremont (Steuben County), used by 34.6% (±10.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.1% heat with utility gas.
6.9% heat with electricity.
6.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 19.1% (±5.6 points)
- Electricity
- 6.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 6.6%
Heating fuel in the Town of Fremont (Steuben County)
| Fuel used most | Town of Fremont (Steuben County) | Steuben County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.1% (±5.6 points) | 54.6% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 6.6% (±3.9 points) | 4.9% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 6.9% (±3.3 points) | 14.7% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 34.6% (±10.3 points) | 14.3% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 25.8% (±6.5 points) | 6.8% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 4.8% (±4.1 points) | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.3% (±1.9 points) | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 0.6% | 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 Fremont (Steuben County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Steuben County (4.9%).
It is also lower than in New York (16.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In the Town of Fremont (Steuben County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Steuben County (14.7%).
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 Fremont (Steuben County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Fremont (Steuben County) | — | 6.9% (±3.3 points) | — |
| Village of North Hornell | 4.3 mi | 23.4% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Arkport | 4.4 mi | 9.4% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hornell | 5.0 mi | 15.2% (±4.6 points) | Higher |
| Town of Hornellsville | 5.4 mi | 11.1% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Dansville | 5.5 mi | 7.4% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Howard | 6.2 mi | 6.0% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Almond | 8.4 mi | 0.0% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Avoca | 8.5 mi | 12.7% (±4.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hornell, NY (15.2%), Town of Avoca, NY (12.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Steuben County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Town of Wheeler | 8.5% (±4.3 points) |
| 14 | Town of Prattsburgh | 8.1% (±5.7 points) |
| 15 | Town of Hartsville | 7.3% (±5.5 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Town of Campbell | 6.9% (±4.9 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Town of Urbana | 6.9% (±4.9 points) |
| 18 | Town of Caton | 6.7% (±5.3 points) |
| 19 | Town of Fremont (Steuben County) | 6.6% (±3.9 points) |
| 20 | Town of West Union | 6.4% (±3.8 points) |
| 21 | Town of Lindley | 5.7% (±2.7 points) |
| 22 | Town of Bath | 4.9% (±1.7 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Town of Howard | 4.4% (±2.4 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Town of Tuscarora | 4.4% (±2.1 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Town of Addison | 3.2% (±3.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Steuben County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Fremont (Steuben 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 Fremont (Steuben County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Fremont (Steuben County), used by 34.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Town of Fremont (Steuben County) heat with oil?
6.6% (±3.9 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Fremont (Steuben County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Town of Fremont (Steuben County) have electric heat?
6.9% (±3.3 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Fremont (Steuben 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 Fremont town, Steuben County, New York (county subdivision:27551, in state:36 county:101).
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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