How are homes heated in the Village of Lake George, NY?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in the Village of Lake George, used by 60.8% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.4% heat with electricity.
8.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 60.8% (±10.4 points)
- Electricity
- 22.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 8.4%
Heating fuel in the Village of Lake George
| Fuel used most | Village of Lake George | Warren County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.8% (±10.4 points) | 44.3% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 8.4% (±5.0 points) | 20.2% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.4% (±8.9 points) | 15.6% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 5.3% (±3.3 points) | 13.5% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.1% (±1.5 points) | 4.0% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.0% (±3.2 points) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.4% | 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 Lake George, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Warren County (20.2%).
It is also lower than in New York (16.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In the Village of Lake George, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Warren County (15.6%).
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 Lake George
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Lake George | — | 22.4% (±8.9 points) | — |
| Town of Lake George | 0.7 mi | 14.6% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Queensbury | 4.5 mi | 16.5% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warrensburg (community) | 6.5 mi | 17.7% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glens Falls North | 6.5 mi | 22.1% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Warrensburg | 6.7 mi | 16.6% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Glens Falls | 8.4 mi | 8.3% (±2.6 points) | Lower |
| Glens Falls | 8.7 mi | 21.5% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lake Luzerne | 9.0 mi | 4.3% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Glens Falls, NY (8.3%), Town of Lake Luzerne, NY (4.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
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 Lake George
What is the most common way to heat a home in the Village of Lake George?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in the Village of Lake George, used by 60.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Village of Lake George heat with oil?
8.4% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes in the Village of Lake George use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Village of Lake George have electric heat?
22.4% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in the Village of Lake George 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 Lake George village, New York (place:40508, in state:36).
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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