How are homes heated in South Point, OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Point, used by 49.0% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.8% heat with electricity.
0.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 49.0% (±8.6 points)
- Electricity
- 47.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.7%
Heating fuel in South Point
| Fuel used most | South Point | Lawrence County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.0% (±8.6 points) | 41.0% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.7% (±1.3 points) | 0.2% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 47.8% (±8.5 points) | 42.4% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.6% (±2.9 points) | 14.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.2% | 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 South Point, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lawrence County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In South Point, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lawrence County (42.4%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (26.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near South Point
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Point | — | 47.8% (±8.5 points) | — |
| Catlettsburg | 1.3 mi | 37.9% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenova | 1.4 mi | 38.7% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ceredo | 2.5 mi | 48.7% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington | 3.0 mi | 60.1% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fayette Township | 3.2 mi | 52.6% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashland | 4.4 mi | 34.9% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
| Perry Township (Lawrence County) | 4.9 mi | 46.1% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coal Grove | 5.7 mi | 22.9% (±10.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ashland, KY (34.9%), Coal Grove, OH (22.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chesapeake | 3.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 2 | Hamilton Township (Lawrence County) | 1.7% (±3.0 points) |
| 3 | Proctorville | 1.1% (±2.3 points) |
| 4 | South Point | 0.7% (±1.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Fayette Township | 0.6% (±0.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Union Township (Lawrence County) | 0.6% (±0.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Athalia | 0.0% (±25.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Burlington | 0.0% (±2.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Coal Grove | 0.0% (±5.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Hanging Rock | 0.0% (±39.8 points) |
Showing 10 of 22 places in Lawrence 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 South Point
What is the most common way to heat a home in South Point?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Point, used by 49.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in South Point heat with oil?
0.7% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in South Point use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in South Point have electric heat?
47.8% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes in South Point 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 South Point village, Ohio (place:73670, in state:39).
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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