How are homes heated in Melfa, VA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Melfa, used by 66.0% (±17.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
12.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±17.8 points)
- Electricity
- 66.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 12.3%
Heating fuel in Melfa
| Fuel used most | Melfa | Accomack County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±17.8 points) | 1.3% | 32.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 12.3% (±11.4 points) | 12.1% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 66.0% (±17.3 points) | 62.8% | 57.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 15.8% (±16.7 points) | 21.6% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.0% (±3.3 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±17.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±17.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±17.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 3.9% (±6.2 points) | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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 Melfa, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Accomack County (12.1%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (3.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Melfa, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Accomack County (62.8%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (57.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Melfa
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melfa | — | 66.0% (±17.3 points) | — |
| Keller | 2.3 mi | 61.2% (±28.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Onley | 3.2 mi | 76.4% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wachapreague | 4.1 mi | 56.0% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Onancock | 4.2 mi | 73.5% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Painter | 5.0 mi | 67.7% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Accomac | 6.3 mi | 45.4% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Haven | 7.9 mi | 69.4% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Exmore | 9.5 mi | 76.6% (±8.8 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.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Accomack County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Wachapreague | 18.2% (±11.2 points) |
| 6 | Belle Haven | 18.1% (±10.5 points) |
| 7 | Accomac | 17.5% (±11.5 points) |
| 8 | Bloxom | 15.0% (±10.4 points) |
| 9 | Parksley | 13.0% (±6.9 points) |
| 10 | Painter | 12.5% (±8.4 points) |
| 11 | Melfa | 12.3% (±11.4 points) |
| 12 | Onancock | 8.5% (±4.4 points) |
| 13 | Onley | 7.6% (±7.0 points) |
| 14 | Wattsville | 5.6% (±5.7 points) |
| 15 | Chincoteague | 5.1% (±3.4 points) |
| 16 | Captains Cove | 0.0% (±5.5 points) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Accomack 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 Melfa
What is the most common way to heat a home in Melfa?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Melfa, used by 66.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Melfa heat with oil?
12.3% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes in Melfa use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Melfa have electric heat?
66.0% (±17.3 points) of occupied homes in Melfa 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 Melfa town, Virginia (place:50984, in state:51).
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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