How are homes heated in Loris, SC?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Loris, used by 94.2% (±3.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.8% heat with utility gas.
0.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.8% (±1.0 points)
- Electricity
- 94.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.4%
Heating fuel in Loris
| Fuel used most | Loris | Horry County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 10.8% | 23.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 94.2% (±3.9 points) | 86.4% | 70.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.5% (±1.7 points) | 1.4% | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 3.1% (±3.0 points) | 0.9% | 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 Loris, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Horry County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Loris, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Horry County (86.4%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (70.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Loris
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loris | — | 94.2% (±3.9 points) | — |
| Tabor City | 6.8 mi | 73.6% (±9.8 points) | Lower |
| Homewood | 15 mi | 95.9% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conway | 18 mi | 85.0% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
| Brunswick | 18 mi | 88.8% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cerro Gordo | 18 mi | 40.8% (±37.9 points) | Lower |
| Aynor | 19 mi | 96.3% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Little River | 19 mi | 86.6% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
| Chadbourn | 19 mi | 81.0% (±8.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tabor City, NC (73.6%), Conway, SC (85.0%), Cerro Gordo, NC (40.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Horry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Briarcliffe Acres | 0.5% (±1.4 points) |
| 2 | Loris | 0.4% (±0.6 points) |
| 3 | Conway | 0.3% (±0.3 points) |
| 4 | Red Hill | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Atlantic Beach | 0.0% (±31.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Aynor | 0.0% (±9.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Carolina Forest | 0.0% (±0.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Forestbrook | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
Showing 8 of 15 places in Horry 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 Loris
What is the most common way to heat a home in Loris?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Loris, used by 94.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Loris heat with oil?
0.4% (±0.6 points) of occupied homes in Loris use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Loris have electric heat?
94.2% (±3.9 points) of occupied homes in Loris heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Loris city, South Carolina
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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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