How are homes heated in Granite Falls, NC?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Granite Falls, used by 63.5% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.7% heat with utility gas.
1.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 29.7% (±7.1 points)
- Electricity
- 63.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.8%
Heating fuel in Granite Falls
| Fuel used most | Granite Falls | Caldwell County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.7% (±7.1 points) | 13.3% | 24.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.8% (±2.5 points) | 6.0% | 2.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 63.5% (±7.3 points) | 70.1% | 65.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.3% (±2.9 points) | 5.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 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 Granite Falls, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Caldwell County (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (2.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Granite Falls, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Caldwell County (70.1%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (65.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Granite Falls
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Falls | — | 63.5% (±7.3 points) | — |
| Rhodhiss | 2.2 mi | 80.4% (±8.2 points) | Higher |
| Sawmills | 3.2 mi | 83.0% (±5.1 points) | Higher |
| Northlakes | 3.4 mi | 75.3% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hudson | 4.9 mi | 78.3% (±8.6 points) | Higher |
| Connelly Springs | 5.0 mi | 86.8% (±6.7 points) | Higher |
| Icard | 5.3 mi | 75.9% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hildebran | 5.5 mi | 66.6% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long View | 5.6 mi | 70.5% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rhodhiss, NC (80.4%), Sawmills, NC (83.0%), Hudson, NC (78.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Caldwell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sawmills | 4.8% (±2.8 points) |
| 2 | Cajah's Mountain | 3.7% (±2.4 points) |
| 3 | Lenoir | 3.4% (±1.7 points) |
| 4 | Hudson | 3.1% (±3.1 points) |
| 5 | Gamewell | 2.4% (±2.7 points) |
| 6 | Granite Falls | 1.8% (±2.5 points) |
| 7 | Cedar Rock | 1.4% (±3.6 points) |
| 8 | Northlakes | 0.0% (±6.8 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 Granite Falls
What is the most common way to heat a home in Granite Falls?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Granite Falls, used by 63.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Granite Falls heat with oil?
1.8% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in Granite Falls use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Granite Falls have electric heat?
63.5% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls town, North Carolina (place:27420, 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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