Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
70
|
|---|---|---|
| 00 | NIU | X |
| 01 | Steam or hot water | X |
| 02 | Central hot air | X |
| 03 | Built-in electric units | X |
| 04 | Pipeless furnace | X |
| 05 | Room heaters-flue | X |
| 06 | Room heaters-without flue | X |
| 07 | Fireplace with stove | X |
| 08 | Portable room heater | X |
| 09 | Other | X |
| 10 | None | X |
| 99 | Unknown-don't know or refused | X |
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Description
For all households, HEATING reports the type of heating system in the household. Options include steam or hot water system, central warm air furnace; built-in electrical units; floor, wall, or pipeless furnace; circulating, radiant, or room heaters with flue or vent, burning gas, oil, or kerosene; circulating, radiant, or room heaters without flue or vent, burning gas, oil, or kerosene; fireplaces or stoves burning coal, wood, or coke; portable room heaters; and other systems not listed.
For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1970: All households.
Availability
- 1970
Weights
- 1970 : HHWEIGHT
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