How are homes heated in Rio, VA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Rio, used by 84.0% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
15.5% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 15.5% (±10.0 points)
- Electricity
- 84.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Rio
| Fuel used most | Rio | Albemarle County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15.5% (±10.0 points) | 16.5% | 32.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 84.0% (±9.9 points) | 66.3% | 57.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.5% (±1.0 points) | 10.4% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.7% | 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 Rio, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Albemarle County (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (3.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Rio, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Albemarle County (66.3%).
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 Rio
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | — | 84.0% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Charlottesville | 3.0 mi | 54.6% (±2.5 points) | Lower |
| Hollymead | 3.5 mi | 61.2% (±6.1 points) | Lower |
| Pantops | 3.7 mi | 64.0% (±9.3 points) | Lower |
| University of Virginia | 4.1 mi | 79.4% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Earlysville | 5.1 mi | 78.0% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Piney Mountain | 6.6 mi | 61.2% (±12.3 points) | Lower |
| Rivanna | 7.8 mi | 38.1% (±9.4 points) | Lower |
| Ruckersville | 11 mi | 51.2% (±15.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Charlottesville, VA (54.6%), Hollymead, VA (61.2%), Pantops, VA (64.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Albemarle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Crozet | 1.9% (±1.6 points) |
| 4 | Rivanna | 1.3% (±2.1 points) |
| 5 | University of Virginia | 0.9% (±0.7 points) |
| 6 | Hollymead | 0.8% (±1.1 points) |
| 7 | Pantops | 0.5% (±0.9 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Piney Mountain | 0.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Rio | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Albemarle County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Rio is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Rio
What is the most common way to heat a home in Rio?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Rio, used by 84.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Rio heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.1 points) of occupied homes in Rio use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Rio have electric heat?
84.0% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in Rio 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 Rio CDP, Virginia (place:67288, 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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Figures last updated on .