How are homes heated in Southern Shores, NC?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Southern Shores, used by 97.2% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±3.2 points)
- Electricity
- 97.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Southern Shores
| Fuel used most | Southern Shores | Dare County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 1.2% | 24.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.1% | 2.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 97.2% (±2.8 points) | 93.1% | 65.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.3% (±1.6 points) | 4.7% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% (±2.3 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 Southern Shores, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Dare County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (2.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Southern Shores, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Dare County (93.1%).
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 Southern Shores
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Shores | — | 97.2% (±2.8 points) | — |
| Kitty Hawk | 3.3 mi | 96.1% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Duck | 5.0 mi | 92.1% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kill Devil Hills | 7.7 mi | 96.1% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grandy | 12 mi | 90.9% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
| Nags Head | 13 mi | 90.9% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manteo | 16 mi | 89.0% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
| Wanchese | 20 mi | 88.7% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
| Camden | 28 mi | 79.5% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grandy, NC (90.9%), Manteo, NC (89.0%), Wanchese, NC (88.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Dare County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Wanchese | 0.7% (±1.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Buxton | 0.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Kill Devil Hills | 0.0% (±1.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Kitty Hawk | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Manteo | 0.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Nags Head | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Southern Shores | 0.0% (±3.2 points) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Dare County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Southern Shores
What is the most common way to heat a home in Southern Shores?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Southern Shores, used by 97.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Southern Shores heat with oil?
0.0% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in Southern Shores use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Southern Shores have electric heat?
97.2% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in Southern Shores 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 Southern Shores town, North Carolina (place:63130, in state:37).
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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