How are homes heated in Rio Grande, OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Rio Grande, used by 55.2% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.0% heat with utility gas.
2.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 38.0% (±12.1 points)
- Electricity
- 55.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.0%
Heating fuel in Rio Grande
| Fuel used most | Rio Grande | Gallia County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.0% (±12.1 points) | 19.2% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.7% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 55.2% (±12.2 points) | 49.5% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.4% (±4.9 points) | 22.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±13.9 points) | 7.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±13.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±13.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±13.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 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 Rio Grande, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Gallia County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Rio Grande, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Gallia County (49.5%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (26.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Rio Grande
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande | — | 55.2% (±12.2 points) | — |
| Raccoon Township | 1.7 mi | 60.1% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Centerville (Thurman) | 3.8 mi | 47.1% (±52.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Gallia County) | 5.0 mi | 39.7% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Gallia County) | 5.1 mi | 61.6% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Jackson County) | 6.7 mi | 62.7% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township (Gallia County) | 7.3 mi | 58.5% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vinton | 7.4 mi | 77.8% (±15.4 points) | Higher |
| Huntington Township (Gallia County) | 7.9 mi | 48.6% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Vinton, OH (77.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Gallia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guyan Township | 2.9% (±3.9 points) |
| 2 | Morgan Township (Gallia County) | 2.1% (±3.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Rio Grande | 2.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Clay Township (Gallia County) | 2.0% (±2.5 points) |
| 5 | Cheshire Township | 1.9% (±3.2 points) |
| 6 | Raccoon Township | 1.6% (±2.0 points) |
| 7 | Crown City | 1.1% (±2.3 points) |
| 8 | Springfield Township (Gallia County) | 0.9% (±1.4 points) |
| 9 | Gallipolis | 0.5% (±0.9 points) |
Showing 9 of 21 places in Gallia 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 Rio Grande
What is the most common way to heat a home in Rio Grande?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Rio Grande, used by 55.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Rio Grande heat with oil?
2.0% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Rio Grande use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Rio Grande have electric heat?
55.2% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande village, Ohio (place:67258, in state:39).
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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