How are homes heated in Nebo, NC?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Nebo, used by 49.7% (±22.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
25.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±5.5 points)
- Electricity
- 49.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 25.4%
Heating fuel in Nebo
| Fuel used most | Nebo | McDowell County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 2.3% | 24.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 25.4% (±20.8 points) | 9.2% | 2.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 49.7% (±22.6 points) | 70.9% | 65.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 14.8% (±14.9 points) | 9.2% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.6% (±4.6 points) | 6.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 7.5% (±10.7 points) | 1.6% | 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 Nebo, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from McDowell County (9.2%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (2.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Nebo, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from McDowell County (70.9%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (65.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Nebo
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebo | — | 49.7% (±22.6 points) | — |
| Marion | 5.6 mi | 73.0% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Marion | 7.3 mi | 80.1% (±13.0 points) | Higher |
| Glen Alpine | 7.4 mi | 56.9% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem | 12 mi | 67.1% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morganton | 12 mi | 63.3% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Old Fort | 16 mi | 70.5% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spruce Pine | 16 mi | 56.3% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Drexel | 17 mi | 75.1% (±9.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Marion, NC (80.1%), Drexel, NC (75.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across McDowell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebo | 25.4% (±20.8 points) |
| 2 | Old Fort | 15.1% (±8.9 points) |
| 3 | Marion | 10.9% (±3.9 points) |
| 4 | West Marion | 5.2% (±4.1 points) |
Nebo is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Nebo
What is the most common way to heat a home in Nebo?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Nebo, used by 49.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Nebo heat with oil?
25.4% (±20.8 points) of occupied homes in Nebo use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Nebo have electric heat?
49.7% (±22.6 points) of occupied homes in Nebo 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 Nebo CDP, North Carolina (place:46100, 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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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.
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