What does this propane heat ranking show?

It orders states by Homes heated by propane. It is a comparison of this one published measure, not an overall ranking of where to live.

Where do these figures come from?

Census ACS 5-year, table B25040 supplies this measure. States without a comparable published value are shown as not ranked rather than estimated.

How should I use this ranking?

Use it to narrow a search, then open a state or county profile for the underlying figures, source dates and caveats. A statewide number may not describe every neighbourhood.

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Highest propane heat by state

Homes heated by propane.

This measure has no better end. The order describes the states, it does not rank them — see the other direction.

Share heating with bottled, tank or LP gas. Propane is delivered by truck at market prices rather than billed by a regulated utility, so it is both more volatile and easier to overlook when budgeting. Common wherever the gas main does not reach.

How to read this ranking

New Hampshire has the highest published propane heat in this comparison, at 19.2%. The next states shown are Vermont (19.0%) and South Dakota (15.5%).

The table orders 51 states by homes heated by propane. It describes one published measure, not an overall judgment about where to live.

Use the result as a starting point, then compare the underlying source, dates, and local county figures before making a decision. Share heating with bottled, tank or LP gas. Propane is delivered by truck at market prices rather than billed by a regulated utility, so it is both more volatile and easier to overlook when budgeting. Common wherever the gas main does not reach.

1New Hampshire19.2%
2Vermont19.0%
3South Dakota15.5%
4Maine13.8%
5North Dakota13.5%
6Montana13.0%
7Iowa12.6%
8Wisconsin11.8%
9Wyoming11.0%
10Minnesota10.8%
11Mississippi9.9%
12Delaware9.2%
13Michigan8.7%
14Missouri8.4%
15Kansas7.8%
16Indiana7.2%
17Nebraska7.0%
18New Mexico6.8%
19Kentucky6.3%
20Arkansas6.1%
21Oklahoma6.1%
22North Carolina6.0%
23Connecticut5.8%
24Ohio5.6%
25West Virginia5.4%
26Alabama5.3%
27Idaho5.3%
28Pennsylvania5.1%
29Rhode Island5.0%
30Colorado4.9%
31New York4.9%
32Massachusetts4.5%
33Virginia4.3%
34Georgia4.2%
35Illinois4.2%
36Maryland3.8%
37Tennessee3.6%
38South Carolina3.5%
39California3.4%
40Nevada3.0%
41Washington3.0%
42Texas2.9%
43Arizona2.8%
44Utah2.6%
45Alaska2.4%
46New Jersey2.4%
47Louisiana2.0%
48Hawaii1.9%
49Oregon1.9%
50District of Columbia1.1%
51Florida0.9%

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Frequently asked questions

What does this ranking show?: It orders states by Homes heated by propane. It is one measure, not an overall verdict on where to live.
Where do the figures come from?: Census ACS 5-year, table B25040. States without a comparable published figure are listed as not ranked rather than estimated.
How should I use it?: Use it to narrow your search, then open a state or county profile for the source date, caveats and local context.

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Source: Census ACS 5-year, table B25040. · How this is built

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