How are homes heated in Faith, NC?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Faith, used by 93.4% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.5% heat with utility gas.
0.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.5% (±2.1 points)
- Electricity
- 93.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.5%
Heating fuel in Faith
| Fuel used most | Faith | Rowan County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.5% (±2.1 points) | 24.2% | 24.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.5% (±1.0 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 93.4% (±5.2 points) | 67.9% | 65.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.0% (±4.4 points) | 3.6% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 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 Faith, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Rowan County (2.0%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (2.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Faith, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Rowan County (67.9%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (65.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Faith
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith | — | 93.4% (±5.2 points) | — |
| Granite Quarry | 1.7 mi | 51.0% (±13.2 points) | Lower |
| Rockwell | 3.8 mi | 54.0% (±12.6 points) | Lower |
| Salisbury | 5.6 mi | 58.4% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
| East Spencer | 6.5 mi | 67.6% (±15.0 points) | Lower |
| China Grove | 6.7 mi | 67.0% (±11.1 points) | Lower |
| Spencer | 7.9 mi | 44.7% (±10.2 points) | Lower |
| Landis | 9.0 mi | 56.3% (±12.3 points) | Lower |
| Southmont | 11 mi | 70.1% (±14.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Granite Quarry, NC (51.0%), Rockwell, NC (54.0%), Salisbury, NC (58.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Rowan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spencer | 10.0% (±6.3 points) |
| 2 | East Spencer | 9.5% (±12.7 points) |
| 3 | Enochville | 3.2% (±3.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | China Grove | 1.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Salisbury | 1.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Cleveland | 0.5% (±1.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Faith | 0.5% (±1.0 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Granite Quarry | 0.0% (±3.3 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Landis | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Rockwell | 0.0% (±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 Faith
What is the most common way to heat a home in Faith?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Faith, used by 93.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Faith heat with oil?
0.5% (±1.0 points) of occupied homes in Faith use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Faith have electric heat?
93.4% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes in Faith heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Faith town, North Carolina
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 Faith town, North Carolina (place:22600, in state:37).
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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