How are homes heated in Covington, KY?

Name: Heating fuel in Covington, KY, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Covington, used by 59.3% (±2.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

37.7% heat with electricity.

0.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 59.3% (±2.3 points)
Electricity: 37.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.2%

Heating fuel in Covington

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Covington	Kenton County	Kentucky	United States
Utility gas	59.3% (±2.3 points)	50.8%	35.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.2% (±0.2 points)	1.5%	0.7%	3.9%
Electricity	37.7% (±2.2 points)	41.4%	54.9%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.1% (±0.5 points)	4.5%	6.3%	4.9%
Wood	0.3% (±0.3 points)	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.2% (±0.3 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.3% (±0.4 points)	0.5%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.9% (±0.6 points)	0.7%	0.4%	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 Covington, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Kenton County (1.5%).

It is also lower than in Kentucky (0.7%).

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

In Covington, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Kenton County (41.4%).

It is also lower than in Kentucky (54.9%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Covington

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Covington
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Covington	—	37.7% (±2.2 points)	—
Kenton Vale	1.1 mi	14.8% (±12.1 points)	Lower
Fort Wright	1.1 mi	32.9% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different
Fort Mitchell	2.1 mi	36.8% (±8.0 points)	Not measurably different
Wilder	2.1 mi	62.4% (±9.7 points)	Higher
Taylor Mill	2.1 mi	40.5% (±8.9 points)	Not measurably different
Park Hills	2.3 mi	30.8% (±7.6 points)	Not measurably different
Lakeside Park	2.5 mi	32.6% (±12.7 points)	Not measurably different
Crestview Hills	2.8 mi	58.2% (±7.7 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kenton Vale, KY (14.8%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wilder, KY (62.4%), Crestview Hills, KY (58.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
2	Ryland Heights	9.3% (±5.1 points)
3	Taylor Mill	6.8% (±5.6 points)
4	Independence	3.2% (±1.4 points)
5	Bromley	2.9% (±4.0 points)
6	Erlanger	1.1% (±0.9 points)
7	Fort Mitchell	0.5% (±0.9 points)
8	Covington	0.2% (±0.2 points)
9 (tie)	Crescent Springs	0.0% (±1.9 points)
9 (tie)	Crestview Hills	0.0% (±3.2 points)
9 (tie)	Edgewood	0.0% (±1.1 points)
9 (tie)	Elsmere	0.0% (±1.1 points)
9 (tie)	Fort Wright	0.0% (±1.6 points)
9 (tie)	Kenton Vale	0.0% (±40.8 points)

Showing 13 of 18 places in Kenton 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 Covington

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Covington, used by 59.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Covington heat with oil?

0.2% (±0.2 points) of occupied homes in Covington use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Covington have electric heat?

37.7% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in Covington heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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

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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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