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Propane in El Dorado County: the numbers

27.4% of El Dorado County homes (20,857 of 76,185) heat with propane, and 34.3% use utility natural gas, according to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 survey. On our routes, Cool has the most propane-heated homes at 942.

27.4%of El Dorado County homes heat with propane
20,857propane-heated homes countywide
3of our towns are in El Dorado County

El Dorado County

Our El Dorado County towns, ZIP area by ZIP area

Homes heated with propane, by ZIP area (ACS 2020-2024)
TownZIP areaPropane-heated homesShare on propaneShare on utility gasDrive from our yard
Cool9561494259.0%4.0%19 min
Georgetown9563472743.2%10.9%37 min
Pilot Hill9566427942.5%8.4%24 min

More foothill propane data

Figures are Census estimates of each household's main heating fuel; homes that use propane only for cooking or hot water are not counted.

Questions

El Dorado County propane questions

What share of El Dorado County homes heat with propane?

27.4% (20,857 of 76,185 households), per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25040.

Does American River Gas deliver in El Dorado County?

Yes. We deliver to Cool, Pilot Hill, Georgetown in El Dorado County from our Newcastle yard. Call (530) 888-7438 and we will tell you your delivery day.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25040 (House Heating Fuel) (opens in a new tab)

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