How are homes heated in Magnolia, AR?

Name: Heating fuel in Magnolia, AR, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Magnolia, used by 55.0% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

44.2% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 44.2% (±6.9 points)
Electricity: 55.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Magnolia

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Magnolia	Columbia County	Arkansas	United States
Utility gas	44.2% (±6.9 points)	37.5%	36.7%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±1.1 points)	0.3%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	55.0% (±7.0 points)	55.0%	53.7%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.6% (±1.0 points)	5.2%	6.1%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±1.1 points)	1.0%	2.5%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.2% (±0.4 points)	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±1.1 points)	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.1 points)	0.0%	0.5%	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 Magnolia, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Columbia County (0.3%).

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

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Magnolia, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Columbia County (55.0%).

It is not measurably different from Arkansas (53.7%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Magnolia

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Magnolia
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Magnolia	—	55.0% (±7.0 points)	—
McNeil	5.0 mi	54.8% (±19.3 points)	Not measurably different
Waldo	6.6 mi	54.7% (±15.9 points)	Not measurably different
Emerson	13 mi	25.8% (±16.8 points)	Lower
Buckner	13 mi	46.2% (±27.1 points)	Not measurably different
Stephens	13 mi	53.1% (±15.8 points)	Not measurably different
Stamps	17 mi	40.7% (±11.4 points)	Lower
Willisville	17 mi	28.9% (±20.5 points)	Lower
Taylor	18 mi	40.0% (±13.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Emerson, AR (25.8%), Stamps, AR (40.7%), Willisville, AR (28.9%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Columbia County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	Emerson	0.0% (±34.3 points)
1 (tie)	McNeil	0.0% (±17.3 points)
1 (tie)	Magnolia	0.0% (±1.1 points)
1 (tie)	Taylor	0.0% (±19.3 points)
1 (tie)	Waldo	0.0% (±7.9 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 Magnolia

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Magnolia, used by 55.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Magnolia heat with oil?

0.0% (±1.1 points) of occupied homes in Magnolia use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Magnolia have electric heat?

55.0% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Magnolia heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Magnolia city, Arkansas

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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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