How are homes heated in White Stone, VA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in White Stone, used by 88.0% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
7.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±16.8 points)
- Electricity
- 88.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 7.4%
Heating fuel in White Stone
| Fuel used most | White Stone | Lancaster County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±16.8 points) | 1.2% | 32.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 7.4% (±7.7 points) | 6.3% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 88.0% (±8.7 points) | 83.5% | 57.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.8% (±2.6 points) | 7.2% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.4% (±3.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±16.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±16.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±16.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% (±1.5 points) | 0.2% | 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 White Stone, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lancaster County (6.3%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (3.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In White Stone, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lancaster County (83.5%).
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 White Stone
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Stone | — | 88.0% (±8.7 points) | — |
| Irvington | 2.0 mi | 75.5% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kilmarnock | 4.6 mi | 81.5% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Urbanna | 10 mi | 100.0% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gloucester Courthouse | 18 mi | 89.7% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Point | 23 mi | 86.3% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tangier | 25 mi | 65.2% (±24.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gloucester Point | 27 mi | 84.3% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warsaw | 30 mi | 88.3% (±5.2 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 Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kilmarnock | 9.2% (±6.5 points) |
| 2 | White Stone | 7.4% (±7.7 points) |
| 3 | Irvington | 5.9% (±5.2 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 White Stone
What is the most common way to heat a home in White Stone?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in White Stone, used by 88.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in White Stone heat with oil?
7.4% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes in White Stone use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in White Stone have electric heat?
88.0% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes in White Stone heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Stone town, Virginia
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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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