How are homes heated in Paris, TN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Paris, used by 49.6% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.4% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 47.4% (±4.2 points)
- Electricity
- 49.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Paris
| Fuel used most | Paris | Henry County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.4% (±4.2 points) | 35.1% | 30.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 49.6% (±4.3 points) | 56.7% | 63.7% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.7% (±1.7 points) | 5.7% | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.7% | 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 Paris, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Henry County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Paris, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Henry County (56.7%).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (63.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Paris
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | — | 49.6% (±4.3 points) | — |
| Henry | 8.6 mi | 59.2% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Puryear | 10 mi | 33.7% (±11.4 points) | Lower |
| Cottage Grove | 11 mi | 69.2% (±29.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Big Sandy | 13 mi | 21.6% (±9.6 points) | Lower |
| Hazel | 15 mi | 50.4% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| McKenzie | 15 mi | 50.0% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gleason | 18 mi | 35.0% (±10.0 points) | Lower |
| Hollow Rock | 18 mi | 44.2% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Puryear, TN (33.7%), Big Sandy, TN (21.6%), Gleason, TN (35.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Henry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Cottage Grove | 0.0% (±68.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Henry | 0.0% (±22.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Paris | 0.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Puryear | 0.0% (±14.7 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 Paris
What is the most common way to heat a home in Paris?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Paris, used by 49.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Paris heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.1 points) of occupied homes in Paris use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Paris have electric heat?
49.6% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in Paris 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 Paris city, Tennessee (place:56720, in state:47).
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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