How are homes heated in Pearisburg, VA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Pearisburg, used by 84.1% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.0% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 14.0% (±7.6 points)
- Electricity
- 84.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Pearisburg
| Fuel used most | Pearisburg | Giles County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.0% (±7.6 points) | 7.0% | 32.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 6.2% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 84.1% (±7.8 points) | 76.4% | 57.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 4.9% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.1% (±2.0 points) | 5.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.9% (±1.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.1% | 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 Pearisburg, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Giles County (6.2%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (3.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Pearisburg, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Giles County (76.4%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (57.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Pearisburg
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearisburg | — | 84.1% (±7.8 points) | — |
| Narrows | 4.5 mi | 58.0% (±9.4 points) | Lower |
| Pembroke | 5.0 mi | 88.4% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peterstown | 6.1 mi | 73.0% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rich Creek | 6.3 mi | 88.3% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Lyn | 7.8 mi | 92.9% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakvale | 13 mi | 90.6% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dublin | 16 mi | 85.1% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairlawn | 16 mi | 48.0% (±11.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Narrows, VA (58.0%), Fairlawn, VA (48.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Giles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Narrows | 14.3% (±6.2 points) |
| 2 | Pembroke | 4.7% (±3.9 points) |
| 3 | Rich Creek | 0.8% (±1.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Glen Lyn | 0.0% (±62.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Pearisburg | 0.0% (±3.1 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 Pearisburg
What is the most common way to heat a home in Pearisburg?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Pearisburg, used by 84.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Pearisburg heat with oil?
0.0% (±3.1 points) of occupied homes in Pearisburg use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Pearisburg have electric heat?
84.1% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes in Pearisburg 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 Pearisburg town, Virginia (place:61208, in state:51).
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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