How are homes heated in Munford, AL?

Name: Heating fuel in Munford, AL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Munford, used by 60.1% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

24.1% heat with utility gas.

3.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 24.1% (±10.6 points)
Electricity: 60.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.1%

Heating fuel in Munford

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Munford	Talladega County	Alabama	United States
Utility gas	24.1% (±10.6 points)	21.2%	25.7%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.1% (±4.4 points)	0.3%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	60.1% (±10.4 points)	65.4%	67.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	9.2% (±6.5 points)	11.1%	5.3%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±5.8 points)	1.0%	0.7%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±5.8 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.5%
No fuel used	3.4% (±5.2 points)	1.0%	0.7%	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 Munford, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Talladega County (0.3%).

It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Munford, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Talladega County (65.4%).

It is not measurably different from Alabama (67.4%).

It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Munford

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Munford
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Munford	—	60.1% (±10.4 points)	—
Oxford	6.8 mi	65.2% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Hobson City	8.8 mi	64.8% (±12.8 points)	Not measurably different
West End-Cobb Town	9.6 mi	54.1% (±10.1 points)	Not measurably different
Lincoln	11 mi	69.1% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different
Talladega	11 mi	57.9% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
Waldo	11 mi	50.8% (±20.7 points)	Not measurably different
Anniston	13 mi	49.5% (±4.3 points)	Not measurably different
Saks	14 mi	48.9% (±7.2 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 Talladega County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Munford	3.1% (±4.4 points)
2	Sylacauga	0.5% (±0.7 points)
3	Talladega	0.4% (±0.6 points)
4 (tie)	Bon Air	0.0% (±44.8 points)
4 (tie)	Childersburg	0.0% (±1.7 points)
4 (tie)	Lincoln	0.0% (±1.3 points)
4 (tie)	Oak Grove	0.0% (±11.0 points)

Showing 7 of 10 places in Talladega County, ranked from highest to lowest.

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 Munford

What is the most common way to heat a home in Munford?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Munford, used by 60.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Munford heat with oil?

3.1% (±4.4 points) of occupied homes in Munford use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Munford have electric heat?

60.1% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes in Munford heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Munford town, Alabama

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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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