How are homes heated in Ridgeside, TN?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Ridgeside, used by 69.8% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 69.8% (±11.6 points)
- Electricity
- 30.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Ridgeside
| Fuel used most | Ridgeside | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.8% (±11.6 points) | 29.8% | 30.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.2% (±11.6 points) | 67.6% | 63.7% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 1.8% | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 0.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 0.4% | 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 Ridgeside, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Hamilton County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Ridgeside, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Hamilton County (67.6%).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (63.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Ridgeside
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeside | — | 30.2% (±11.6 points) | — |
| Chattanooga | 2.1 mi | 73.1% (±1.2 points) | Higher |
| East Ridge | 2.8 mi | 82.5% (±3.2 points) | Higher |
| Lakeview | 4.0 mi | 86.0% (±6.7 points) | Higher |
| Rossville | 4.7 mi | 87.2% (±6.2 points) | Higher |
| Red Bank | 6.0 mi | 62.9% (±4.9 points) | Higher |
| Lookout Mountain | 6.5 mi | 22.6% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Oglethorpe | 7.1 mi | 86.6% (±4.6 points) | Higher |
| Indian Springs | 7.2 mi | 67.7% (±14.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chattanooga, TN (73.1%), East Ridge, TN (82.5%), Lakeview, GA (86.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Hamilton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Harrison | 0.0% (±1.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Lakesite | 0.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Lookout Mountain | 0.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Middle Valley | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Mowbray Mountain | 0.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Red Bank | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Ridgeside | 0.0% (±15.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Sale Creek | 0.0% (±4.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Signal Mountain | 0.0% (±1.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Walden | 0.0% (±6.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 18 places in Hamilton 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 Ridgeside
What is the most common way to heat a home in Ridgeside?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Ridgeside, used by 69.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Ridgeside heat with oil?
0.0% (±15.9 points) of occupied homes in Ridgeside use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Ridgeside have electric heat?
30.2% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes in Ridgeside 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 Ridgeside city, Tennessee (place:63080, in state:47).
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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Figures last updated on .
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