How are homes heated in Danby, VT?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Danby, used by 55.9% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
5.1% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±5.0 points)
- Electricity
- 5.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 55.9%
Heating fuel in Danby
| Fuel used most | Danby | Rutland County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 2.2% | 18.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 55.9% (±6.7 points) | 60.1% | 38.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 5.1% (±3.3 points) | 7.1% | 9.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 11.9% (±5.3 points) | 15.7% | 19.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 24.8% (±6.1 points) | 12.1% | 12.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.6% (±1.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 Danby, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Rutland County (60.1%).
It is also higher than in Vermont (38.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Danby, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Rutland County (7.1%).
It is also lower than in Vermont (9.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Danby
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danby | — | 5.1% (±3.3 points) | — |
| Pawlet | 4.8 mi | 2.0% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dorset | 5.0 mi | 4.3% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tinmouth | 7.3 mi | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | Lower |
| Rupert | 7.8 mi | 1.4% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wells | 8.6 mi | 4.7% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Tabor | 8.8 mi | 5.1% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peru | 9.1 mi | 14.4% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wallingford | 9.6 mi | 2.1% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tinmouth, VT (0.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Rutland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Rutland (Rutland County, town) | 62.4% (±7.5 points) |
| 8 | Poultney (Rutland County, town) | 60.7% (±9.6 points) |
| 9 | Benson | 58.6% (±8.7 points) |
| 10 | Clarendon | 58.2% (±7.6 points) |
| 11 | Brandon | 57.9% (±8.8 points) |
| 12 | Mendon | 57.2% (±8.1 points) |
| 13 | Danby | 55.9% (±6.7 points) |
| 14 | Pawlet | 54.5% (±7.0 points) |
| 15 | Ira | 54.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 16 | Castleton | 50.9% (±9.6 points) |
| 17 | Wells | 48.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 47.4% (±9.8 points) |
| 19 | Mount Holly | 44.7% (±7.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Rutland 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 Danby
What is the most common way to heat a home in Danby?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Danby, used by 55.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Danby heat with oil?
55.9% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes in Danby use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Danby have electric heat?
5.1% (±3.3 points) of occupied homes in Danby 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 Danby town, Rutland County, Vermont (county subdivision:16825, in state:50 county:021).
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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