How are homes heated in Hindman, KY?

Name: Heating fuel in Hindman, KY, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hindman, used by 53.3% (±16.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

46.7% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 53.3% (±16.2 points)
Electricity: 46.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Hindman

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Hindman	Knott County	Kentucky	United States
Utility gas	53.3% (±16.2 points)	35.9%	35.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±12.9 points)	0.0%	0.7%	3.9%
Electricity	46.7% (±16.2 points)	58.4%	54.9%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.0% (±12.9 points)	4.5%	6.3%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±12.9 points)	0.3%	1.9%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±12.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±12.9 points)	0.3%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±12.9 points)	0.1%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±12.9 points)	0.5%	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 Hindman, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Knott County (0.0%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Hindman, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Knott County (58.4%).

It is not measurably different from Kentucky (54.9%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Hindman

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Hindman
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Hindman	—	46.7% (±16.2 points)	—
Pippa Passes	6.0 mi	92.3% (±9.7 points)	Higher
Vicco	9.3 mi	80.8% (±21.3 points)	Higher
Wayland	13 mi	60.4% (±17.8 points)	Not measurably different
Hazard	13 mi	54.4% (±9.8 points)	Not measurably different
Wheelwright	14 mi	42.3% (±16.7 points)	Not measurably different
Whitesburg	17 mi	86.6% (±7.9 points)	Higher
Fleming-Neon	18 mi	88.6% (±13.5 points)	Higher
Martin	20 mi	52.2% (±17.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pippa Passes, KY (92.3%), Vicco, KY (80.8%), Whitesburg, KY (86.6%).

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

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 Hindman

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hindman, used by 53.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Hindman heat with oil?

0.0% (±12.9 points) of occupied homes in Hindman use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Hindman have electric heat?

46.7% (±16.2 points) of occupied homes in Hindman heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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