How are homes heated in Fort Wright, KY?

Name: Heating fuel in Fort Wright, KY, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Fort Wright, used by 65.3% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

32.9% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 65.3% (±6.2 points)
Electricity: 32.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Fort Wright

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Fort Wright	Kenton County	Kentucky	United States
Utility gas	65.3% (±6.2 points)	50.8%	35.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±1.6 points)	1.5%	0.7%	3.9%
Electricity	32.9% (±5.9 points)	41.4%	54.9%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.2% (±1.9 points)	4.5%	6.3%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±1.6 points)	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.6 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.6 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.6% (±0.7 points)	0.5%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.6 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 Fort Wright, 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 Fort Wright, 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 Fort Wright

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Fort Wright
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Fort Wright	—	32.9% (±5.9 points)	—
Kenton Vale	1.0 mi	14.8% (±12.1 points)	Lower
Fort Mitchell	1.1 mi	36.8% (±8.0 points)	Not measurably different
Covington	1.1 mi	37.7% (±2.2 points)	Not measurably different
Park Hills	1.5 mi	30.8% (±7.6 points)	Not measurably different
Lakeside Park	1.8 mi	32.6% (±12.7 points)	Not measurably different
Crestview Hills	2.3 mi	58.2% (±7.7 points)	Higher
Crescent Springs	2.5 mi	61.8% (±8.8 points)	Higher
Bromley	2.6 mi	25.2% (±10.6 points)	Not measurably different

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

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

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
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)
9 (tie)	Lakeside Park	0.0% (±3.6 points)
9 (tie)	Ludlow	0.0% (±1.9 points)
9 (tie)	Park Hills	0.0% (±2.7 points)
9 (tie)	Villa Hills	0.0% (±1.4 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 Fort Wright

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Fort Wright, used by 65.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Fort Wright heat with oil?

0.0% (±1.6 points) of occupied homes in Fort Wright use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Fort Wright have electric heat?

32.9% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Fort Wright heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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