How are homes heated in South Carthage, TN?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in South Carthage, used by 48.0% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.5% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 43.5% (±9.2 points)
- Electricity
- 48.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in South Carthage
| Fuel used most | South Carthage | Smith County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.5% (±9.2 points) | 32.7% | 30.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 48.0% (±8.6 points) | 57.8% | 63.7% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.2% (±2.8 points) | 5.1% | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 6.4% (±7.9 points) | 4.0% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.2% | 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 South Carthage, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Smith County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In South Carthage, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Smith County (57.8%).
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 South Carthage
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carthage | — | 48.0% (±8.6 points) | — |
| Carthage | 1.4 mi | 49.7% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gordonsville | 4.0 mi | 31.6% (±12.1 points) | Lower |
| Alexandria | 12 mi | 47.1% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watertown | 14 mi | 42.4% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartsville | 15 mi | 72.8% (±6.7 points) | Higher |
| Dowelltown | 16 mi | 40.1% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty | 16 mi | 42.5% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baxter | 19 mi | 74.4% (±8.4 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gordonsville, TN (31.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hartsville, TN (72.8%), Baxter, TN (74.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Smith County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Carthage | 0.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Gordonsville | 0.0% (±7.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | South Carthage | 0.0% (±5.1 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 South Carthage
What is the most common way to heat a home in South Carthage?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in South Carthage, used by 48.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in South Carthage heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.1 points) of occupied homes in South Carthage use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in South Carthage have electric heat?
48.0% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes in South Carthage 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 South Carthage town, Tennessee (place:69680, 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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