How are homes heated in Gates, TN?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Gates, used by 61.9% (±12.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

37.2% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
37.2% (±12.8 points)
Electricity
61.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Gates

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostGatesLauderdale CountyTennesseeUnited States
Utility gas37.2% (±12.8 points)51.6%30.5%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±16.6 points)0.3%0.3%3.9%
Electricity61.9% (±12.6 points)40.8%63.7%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)0.8% (±2.1 points)4.5%3.6%4.9%
Wood0.0% (±16.6 points)0.9%1.1%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±16.6 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±16.6 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±16.6 points)0.2%0.2%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±16.6 points)1.8%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 Gates, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lauderdale County (0.3%).

It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.3%).

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

In Gates, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Lauderdale County (40.8%).

It is not measurably different from Tennessee (63.7%).

It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Gates

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Gates
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Gates—61.9% (±12.6 points)—
Halls2.8 mi36.9% (±11.2 points)Lower
Ripley9.6 mi48.8% (±6.6 points)Not measurably different
Friendship10 mi50.2% (±13.7 points)Not measurably different
Maury City10 mi25.1% (±13.1 points)Lower
Henning14 mi51.1% (±13.8 points)Not measurably different
Dyersburg14 mi45.3% (±5.7 points)Lower
Alamo17 mi41.0% (±9.7 points)Lower
Brownsville19 mi59.6% (±5.5 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Halls, TN (36.9%), Maury City, TN (25.1%), Dyersburg, TN (45.3%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Henning2.8% (±4.7 points)
2 (tie)Gates0.0% (±16.6 points)
2 (tie)Halls0.0% (±4.5 points)
2 (tie)Ripley0.0% (±1.6 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 Gates

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Gates, used by 61.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Gates heat with oil?

0.0% (±16.6 points) of occupied homes in Gates use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Gates have electric heat?

61.9% (±12.6 points) of occupied homes in Gates 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 Gates town, Tennessee (place:28740, in state:47).

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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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