How are homes heated in Jackson, SC?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Jackson, used by 67.8% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.7% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 31.7% (±11.3 points)
- Electricity
- 67.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Jackson
| Fuel used most | Jackson | Aiken County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.7% (±11.3 points) | 31.4% | 23.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 67.8% (±11.6 points) | 63.6% | 70.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 3.1% | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.2% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.6% | 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 Jackson, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Aiken County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Jackson, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Aiken County (63.6%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (70.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Jackson
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | — | 67.8% (±11.6 points) | — |
| New Ellenton | 8.9 mi | 62.1% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beech Island | 8.9 mi | 73.8% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Langley | 13 mi | 52.5% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gloverville | 14 mi | 65.7% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clearwater | 14 mi | 69.0% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burnettown | 14 mi | 64.8% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aiken | 15 mi | 54.7% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
| Warrenville | 15 mi | 49.3% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Aiken, SC (54.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Aiken County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Aiken | 0.2% (±0.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Beech Island | 0.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Belvedere | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Burnettown | 0.0% (±4.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Clearwater | 0.0% (±3.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Gloverville | 0.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Jackson | 0.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Langley | 0.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | New Ellenton | 0.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | North Augusta | 0.0% (±0.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Perry | 0.0% (±35.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Salley | 0.0% (±27.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Wagener | 0.0% (±8.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Aiken 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 Jackson
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jackson?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Jackson, used by 67.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jackson heat with oil?
0.0% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in Jackson use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jackson have electric heat?
67.8% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes in Jackson 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 Jackson town, South Carolina (place:36205, in state:45).
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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