How are homes heated in West Memphis, AR?

Name: Heating fuel in West Memphis, AR, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in West Memphis, used by 52.6% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

45.9% heat with electricity.

0.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 52.6% (±4.3 points)
Electricity: 45.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.5%

Heating fuel in West Memphis

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	West Memphis	Crittenden County	Arkansas	United States
Utility gas	52.6% (±4.3 points)	46.4%	36.7%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.5% (±0.5 points)	0.2%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	45.9% (±4.3 points)	48.1%	53.7%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.4% (±0.4 points)	4.1%	6.1%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±0.4 points)	0.3%	2.5%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.4 points)	0.0%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.2% (±0.2 points)	0.1%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±0.5 points)	0.8%	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 West Memphis, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Crittenden County (0.2%).

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

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

In West Memphis, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Crittenden County (48.1%).

It is also lower than in Arkansas (53.7%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near West Memphis

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Memphis
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
West Memphis	—	45.9% (±4.3 points)	—
Marion	3.8 mi	48.7% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different
Sunset	5.2 mi	60.0% (±17.4 points)	Not measurably different
Edmondson	6.7 mi	55.9% (±17.5 points)	Not measurably different
Crawfordsville	8.8 mi	30.3% (±12.9 points)	Lower
Jericho	9.7 mi	31.0% (±24.4 points)	Not measurably different
Clarkedale	10 mi	51.0% (±11.9 points)	Not measurably different
Anthonyville	11 mi	57.9% (±26.3 points)	Not measurably different
Jennette	12 mi	30.4% (±20.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Crawfordsville, AR (30.3%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	West Memphis	0.5% (±0.5 points)
2 (tie)	Anthonyville	0.0% (±53.4 points)
2 (tie)	Clarkedale	0.0% (±23.5 points)
2 (tie)	Crawfordsville	0.0% (±22.9 points)
2 (tie)	Earle	0.0% (±6.8 points)
2 (tie)	Edmondson	0.0% (±25.1 points)
2 (tie)	Gilmore	0.0% (±27.7 points)

Showing 7 of 13 places in Crittenden 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 West Memphis

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in West Memphis, used by 52.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in West Memphis heat with oil?

0.5% (±0.5 points) of occupied homes in West Memphis use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in West Memphis have electric heat?

45.9% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in West Memphis heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Memphis 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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