How are homes heated in Red Bank, SC?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Red Bank, used by 79.0% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.7% heat with utility gas.
1.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 9.7% (±2.8 points)
- Electricity
- 79.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.6%
Heating fuel in Red Bank
| Fuel used most | Red Bank | Lexington County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.7% (±2.8 points) | 25.2% | 23.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.6% (±1.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 79.0% (±4.8 points) | 69.3% | 70.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.8% (±2.9 points) | 3.4% | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.2% (±3.4 points) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.7% (±1.9 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 Red Bank, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lexington County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Red Bank, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Lexington County (69.3%).
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 Red Bank
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bank | — | 79.0% (±4.8 points) | — |
| White Knoll | 2.7 mi | 77.8% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington | 4.4 mi | 62.7% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Edmund | 5.1 mi | 79.0% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Congaree | 5.7 mi | 54.9% (±10.2 points) | Lower |
| Oak Grove | 6.0 mi | 76.3% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springdale | 7.3 mi | 53.2% (±9.2 points) | Lower |
| Pine Ridge | 8.3 mi | 53.2% (±9.6 points) | Lower |
| West Columbia | 8.8 mi | 65.5% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lexington, SC (62.7%), South Congaree, SC (54.9%), Springdale, SC (53.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lexington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Bank | 1.6% (±1.7 points) |
| 2 | Batesburg-Leesville | 1.3% (±1.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Cayce | 0.3% (±0.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Oak Grove | 0.3% (±0.4 points) |
| 5 | West Columbia | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Chapin | 0.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Edmund | 0.0% (±8.3 points) |
Showing 7 of 18 places in Lexington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Red Bank is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Red Bank
What is the most common way to heat a home in Red Bank?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Red Bank, used by 79.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Red Bank heat with oil?
1.6% (±1.7 points) of occupied homes in Red Bank use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Red Bank have electric heat?
79.0% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes in Red Bank 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 Red Bank CDP, South Carolina (place:59110, in state:45).
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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