How are homes heated in Erlanger, KY?

Name: Heating fuel in Erlanger, KY, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Erlanger, used by 56.4% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

39.3% heat with electricity.

1.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 56.4% (±4.7 points)
Electricity: 39.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.1%

Heating fuel in Erlanger

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Erlanger	Kenton County	Kentucky	United States
Utility gas	56.4% (±4.7 points)	50.8%	35.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.1% (±0.9 points)	1.5%	0.7%	3.9%
Electricity	39.3% (±4.5 points)	41.4%	54.9%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.4% (±1.0 points)	4.5%	6.3%	4.9%
Wood	0.2% (±0.3 points)	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.3% (±0.4 points)	0.5%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.2% (±0.9 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 Erlanger, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Kenton County (1.5%).

It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.7%).

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

In Erlanger, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Kenton County (41.4%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Erlanger

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Erlanger
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Erlanger	—	39.3% (±4.5 points)	—
Crescent Springs	1.6 mi	61.8% (±8.8 points)	Higher
Villa Hills	1.8 mi	46.5% (±8.0 points)	Not measurably different
Lakeside Park	1.8 mi	32.6% (±12.7 points)	Not measurably different
Crestview Hills	1.9 mi	58.2% (±7.7 points)	Higher
Fort Mitchell	2.4 mi	36.8% (±8.0 points)	Not measurably different
Edgewood	3.0 mi	48.7% (±5.5 points)	Higher
Elsmere	3.2 mi	49.2% (±7.9 points)	Higher
Bromley	3.4 mi	25.2% (±10.6 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bromley, KY (25.2%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Crescent Springs, KY (61.8%), Crestview Hills, KY (58.2%), Edgewood, KY (48.7%).

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
1	Fairview	43.6% (±19.1 points)
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)

Showing 12 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 Erlanger

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Erlanger, used by 56.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Erlanger heat with oil?

1.1% (±0.9 points) of occupied homes in Erlanger use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Erlanger have electric heat?

39.3% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Erlanger heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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