How are homes heated in the Village of Cato, NY?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in the Village of Cato, used by 38.5% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.9% heat with utility gas.
22.9% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.9% (±4.9 points)
- Electricity
- 22.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 38.5%
Heating fuel in the Village of Cato
| Fuel used most | Village of Cato | Cayuga County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.9% (±4.9 points) | 47.8% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 38.5% (±11.6 points) | 12.7% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.9% (±11.6 points) | 15.4% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 23.9% (±11.3 points) | 15.1% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.8% (±7.8 points) | 5.8% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±18.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.0% (±1.9 points) | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.9% (±3.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±18.6 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 Cato, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Cayuga County (12.7%).
It is also higher than in New York (16.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In the Village of Cato, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Cayuga County (15.4%).
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 Village of Cato
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Cato | — | 22.9% (±11.6 points) | — |
| Village of Meridian | 1.5 mi | 4.2% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| Town of Cato | 3.5 mi | 10.1% (±4.6 points) | Lower |
| Town of Ira | 3.5 mi | 10.6% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Victory | 5.1 mi | 12.5% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Conquest | 5.6 mi | 5.2% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Village of Weedsport | 8.1 mi | 15.9% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Jordan | 8.3 mi | 27.3% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Brutus | 8.4 mi | 12.7% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Meridian, NY (4.2%), Town of Cato, NY (10.1%), Town of Conquest, NY (5.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Cayuga County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Village of Aurora | 68.9% (±11.3 points) |
| 2 | Village of Fair Haven | 39.9% (±14.1 points) |
| 3 | Village of Cato | 38.5% (±11.6 points) |
| 4 | Village of Meridian | 37.9% (±18.3 points) |
| 5 | Village of Moravia | 17.2% (±7.4 points) |
| 6 | Village of Port Byron | 3.6% (±3.3 points) |
| 7 | Village of Weedsport | 1.3% (±1.3 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Village of Cayuga | 0.0% (±18.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Village of Union Springs | 0.0% (±8.2 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 Cato
What is the most common way to heat a home in the Village of Cato?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in the Village of Cato, used by 38.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Village of Cato heat with oil?
38.5% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes in the Village of Cato use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Village of Cato have electric heat?
22.9% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes in the Village of Cato 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 Cato village, New York (place:12958, 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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Figures last updated on .
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