How are homes heated in Swanton (Franklin County, town), VT?

Name: Heating fuel in Swanton (Franklin County, town), VT, 2020–2024
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Swanton (Franklin County, town), used by 43.8% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.4% heat with electricity.

28.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 43.8% (±6.6 points)
Electricity: 3.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 28.4%

Heating fuel in Swanton (Franklin County, town)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Swanton (Franklin County, town)	Franklin County	Vermont	United States
Utility gas	43.8% (±6.6 points)	28.0%	18.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	28.4% (±6.4 points)	31.1%	38.5%	3.9%
Electricity	3.4% (±2.1 points)	5.9%	9.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	16.1% (±5.5 points)	19.2%	19.0%	4.9%
Wood	5.6% (±2.7 points)	12.8%	12.5%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.0 points)	0.4%	0.5%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.0 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.3% (±2.0 points)	2.2%	1.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.4% (±0.6 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 Swanton (Franklin County, town), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Franklin County (31.1%).

It is also lower than in Vermont (38.5%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Swanton (Franklin County, town), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in 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 Swanton (Franklin County, town)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Swanton (Franklin County, town)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Swanton (Franklin County, town)	—	3.4% (±2.1 points)	—
Highgate	4.8 mi	6.1% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
St. Albans (Franklin County, town)	6.9 mi	14.2% (±6.3 points)	Higher
St. Albans (Franklin County, city)	7.0 mi	10.9% (±4.8 points)	Higher
North Hero	7.2 mi	3.9% (±2.5 points)	Not measurably different
Alburgh (Grand Isle County, town)	8.9 mi	15.4% (±8.9 points)	Higher
Alburgh (Grand Isle County, village)	9.9 mi	4.3% (±3.4 points)	Not measurably different
Sheldon	9.9 mi	3.4% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Isle La Motte	11 mi	5.5% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. Albans (Franklin County, town), VT (14.2%), St. Albans (Franklin County, city), VT (10.9%), Alburgh (Grand Isle County, town), VT (15.4%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Franklin County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
4	Highgate	53.3% (±11.1 points)
5	Sheldon	51.7% (±12.8 points)
6	Bakersfield	42.9% (±9.6 points)
7	Fairfield	40.1% (±8.0 points)
8	Fletcher	39.0% (±10.0 points)
9	Georgia	32.1% (±8.0 points)
10	Swanton (Franklin County, town)	28.4% (±6.4 points)
11	Enosburgh	25.0% (±6.6 points)
12	Montgomery	24.0% (±10.6 points)
13	Fairfax	22.7% (±7.2 points)
14	St. Albans (Franklin County, town)	20.1% (±7.2 points)
15	St. Albans (Franklin County, city)	9.2% (±3.7 points)

Showing 12 of 15 places in Franklin County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Swanton (Franklin County, town) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Swanton (Franklin County, village).

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 Swanton (Franklin County, town)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Swanton (Franklin County, town)?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Swanton (Franklin County, town), used by 43.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Swanton (Franklin County, town) heat with oil?

28.4% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes in Swanton (Franklin County, town) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Swanton (Franklin County, town) have electric heat?

3.4% (±2.1 points) of occupied homes in Swanton (Franklin County, town) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swanton town, Franklin County, Vermont

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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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