How are homes heated in the Village of Candor, NY?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in the Village of Candor, used by 50.5% (±13.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.3% heat with electricity.
8.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 50.5% (±13.8 points)
- Electricity
- 35.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 8.8%
Heating fuel in the Village of Candor
| Fuel used most | Village of Candor | Tioga County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.5% (±13.8 points) | 31.8% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 8.8% (±10.6 points) | 26.3% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 35.3% (±14.1 points) | 12.3% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.2% (±3.4 points) | 17.3% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 6.9% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.6% (±2.1 points) | 3.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.1 points) | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 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 Village of Candor, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Tioga County (26.3%).
It is not measurably different from New York (16.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In the Village of Candor, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Tioga County (12.3%).
It is also higher than in New York (15.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near the Village of Candor
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Candor | — | 35.3% (±14.1 points) | — |
| Town of Candor | 1.1 mi | 12.1% (±5.5 points) | Lower |
| Town of Spencer | 6.8 mi | 13.6% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Village of Newark Valley | 7.7 mi | 13.6% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
| Village of Spencer | 8.1 mi | 14.0% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
| Town of Tioga | 8.6 mi | 11.0% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
| Town of Newark Valley | 8.8 mi | 15.8% (±7.1 points) | Lower |
| Town of Caroline | 8.9 mi | 15.9% (±7.8 points) | Lower |
| Village of Owego | 9.4 mi | 25.3% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Candor, NY (12.1%), Town of Spencer, NY (13.6%), Village of Newark Valley, NY (13.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Tioga County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Village of Nichols | 70.6% (±11.5 points) |
| 2 | Village of Newark Valley | 61.1% (±9.1 points) |
| 3 | Village of Spencer | 9.9% (±5.3 points) |
| 4 | Village of Candor | 8.8% (±10.6 points) |
| 5 | Village of Waverly | 7.4% (±4.0 points) |
| 6 | Village of Owego | 3.0% (±3.8 points) |
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 Village of Candor
What is the most common way to heat a home in the Village of Candor?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in the Village of Candor, used by 50.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Village of Candor heat with oil?
8.8% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes in the Village of Candor use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Village of Candor have electric heat?
35.3% (±14.1 points) of occupied homes in the Village of Candor 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 Candor village, New York (place:12210, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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