How are homes heated in McBee, SC?

Name: Heating fuel in McBee, SC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in McBee, used by 79.5% (±12.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

9.6% heat with utility gas.

4.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 9.6% (±5.9 points)
Electricity: 79.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 4.9%

Heating fuel in McBee

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	McBee	Chesterfield County	South Carolina	United States
Utility gas	9.6% (±5.9 points)	8.1%	23.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	4.9% (±8.5 points)	2.2%	0.5%	3.9%
Electricity	79.5% (±12.1 points)	80.6%	70.8%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	4.9% (±7.8 points)	6.5%	3.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±11.6 points)	1.0%	0.5%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±11.6 points)	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±11.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.8% (±1.4 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.3% (±0.5 points)	1.4%	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 McBee, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Chesterfield County (2.2%).

It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In McBee, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Chesterfield County (80.6%).

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 McBee

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with McBee
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
McBee	—	79.5% (±12.1 points)	—
Bethune	6.4 mi	41.2% (±17.8 points)	Lower
North Hartsville	11 mi	94.4% (±4.6 points)	Higher
Hartsville	12 mi	82.8% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different
Patrick	14 mi	75.4% (±13.6 points)	Not measurably different
Jefferson	15 mi	49.5% (±11.6 points)	Lower
Bishopville	17 mi	83.0% (±7.1 points)	Not measurably different
Kershaw	20 mi	44.0% (±8.8 points)	Lower
Ruby	20 mi	91.7% (±8.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bethune, SC (41.2%), Jefferson, SC (49.5%), Kershaw, SC (44.0%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Hartsville, SC (94.4%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Chesterfield County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Mount Croghan	9.2% (±12.0 points)
2	McBee	4.9% (±8.5 points)
3	Chesterfield	2.7% (±2.3 points)
4	Ruby	2.5% (±3.7 points)
5	Pageland	1.0% (±1.8 points)
6	Cheraw	0.8% (±1.2 points)
7 (tie)	Jefferson	0.0% (±14.2 points)
7 (tie)	Patrick	0.0% (±27.9 points)

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 McBee

What is the most common way to heat a home in McBee?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in McBee, used by 79.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in McBee heat with oil?

4.9% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes in McBee use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in McBee have electric heat?

79.5% (±12.1 points) of occupied homes in McBee heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McBee town, 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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