How are homes heated in Richford (community), VT?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Richford (community), used by 65.4% (±12.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
3.2% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±3.9 points)
- Electricity
- 3.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 65.4%
Heating fuel in Richford (community)
| Fuel used most | Richford (community) | Franklin County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 28.0% | 18.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 65.4% (±12.8 points) | 31.1% | 38.5% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 3.2% (±3.3 points) | 5.9% | 9.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 12.8% (±7.4 points) | 19.2% | 19.0% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 14.6% (±10.9 points) | 12.8% | 12.5% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.0% (±4.8 points) | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.4% | 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 Richford (community), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Franklin County (31.1%).
It is also higher than in Vermont (38.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Richford (community), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Franklin County (5.9%).
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 Richford (community)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richford (community) | — | 3.2% (±3.3 points) | — |
| Berkshire | 3.9 mi | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jay | 8.3 mi | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Enosburg Falls | 8.7 mi | 4.9% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Enosburgh | 9.0 mi | 5.0% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery | 9.8 mi | 1.2% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin | 11 mi | 2.8% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westfield | 12 mi | 2.8% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Troy | 13 mi | 17.0% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Richford (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Richford, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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What is the most common way to heat a home in Richford (community)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Richford (community), used by 65.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Richford (community) heat with oil?
65.4% (±12.8 points) of occupied homes in Richford (community) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Richford (community) have electric heat?
3.2% (±3.3 points) of occupied homes in Richford (community) 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 Richford CDP, Vermont (place:59050, in state:50).
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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