How are homes heated in Ranson corporation, WV?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Ranson corporation, used by 82.8% (±5.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.1% heat with utility gas.
4.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 4.1% (±2.8 points)
- Electricity
- 82.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 4.7%
Heating fuel in Ranson corporation
| Fuel used most | Ranson corporation | Jefferson County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.1% (±2.8 points) | 4.2% | 40.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 4.7% (±3.1 points) | 5.1% | 2.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 82.8% (±5.3 points) | 75.6% | 46.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.4% (±4.7 points) | 8.8% | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 4.7% | 4.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.5% (±1.0 points) | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 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 Ranson corporation, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Jefferson County (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Ranson corporation, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Jefferson County (75.6%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (46.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Ranson corporation
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranson corporation | — | 82.8% (±5.3 points) | — |
| Charles Town | 3.2 mi | 71.2% (±6.1 points) | Lower |
| Shenandoah Junction | 3.6 mi | 55.8% (±24.5 points) | Lower |
| Bolivar | 7.1 mi | 83.2% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harpers Ferry | 7.6 mi | 57.6% (±18.8 points) | Lower |
| Shannondale | 7.8 mi | 74.1% (±6.7 points) | Lower |
| Shepherdstown | 9.4 mi | 62.3% (±15.8 points) | Lower |
| Inwood | 9.7 mi | 80.3% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Martinsburg | 11 mi | 70.1% (±5.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Charles Town, WV (71.2%), Shenandoah Junction, WV (55.8%), Harpers Ferry, WV (57.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harpers Ferry | 41.8% (±18.9 points) |
| 2 | Shepherdstown | 17.3% (±14.7 points) |
| 3 | Charles Town | 8.3% (±3.3 points) |
| 4 | Ranson corporation | 4.7% (±3.1 points) |
| 5 | Bolivar | 3.6% (±2.2 points) |
| 6 | Shannondale | 0.6% (±1.0 points) |
| 7 | Shenandoah Junction | 0.0% (±10.1 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 Ranson corporation
What is the most common way to heat a home in Ranson corporation?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Ranson corporation, used by 82.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Ranson corporation heat with oil?
4.7% (±3.1 points) of occupied homes in Ranson corporation use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Ranson corporation have electric heat?
82.8% (±5.3 points) of occupied homes in Ranson corporation 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 Ranson corporation, West Virginia (place:66988, in state:54).
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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