How are homes heated in Owenton, KY?

Name: Heating fuel in Owenton, KY, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Owenton, used by 79.2% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

13.2% heat with utility gas.

3.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 13.2% (±5.6 points)
Electricity: 79.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.1%

Heating fuel in Owenton

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Owenton	Owen County	Kentucky	United States
Utility gas	13.2% (±5.6 points)	5.2%	35.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.1% (±4.0 points)	2.0%	0.7%	3.9%
Electricity	79.2% (±6.7 points)	62.0%	54.9%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	3.1% (±2.4 points)	23.3%	6.3%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±6.6 points)	6.2%	1.9%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.6 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.6 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±6.6 points)	0.9%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.5% (±1.9 points)	0.4%	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 Owenton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Owen County (2.0%).

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

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

In Owenton, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Owen County (62.0%).

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

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Owenton

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Owenton
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Owenton	—	79.2% (±6.7 points)	—
Gratz	7.4 mi	23.1% (±29.4 points)	Lower
Monterey	8.1 mi	40.5% (±23.3 points)	Lower
Sanders	9.9 mi	35.5% (±25.1 points)	Lower
Sparta	11 mi	63.2% (±20.2 points)	Not measurably different
Corinth	13 mi	60.5% (±18.4 points)	Not measurably different
Glencoe	13 mi	62.3% (±18.6 points)	Not measurably different
Worthville	13 mi	64.8% (±25.1 points)	Not measurably different
Williamstown	16 mi	48.3% (±9.9 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gratz, KY (23.1%), Monterey, KY (40.5%), Sanders, KY (35.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Owenton	3.1% (±4.0 points)
2 (tie)	Gratz	0.0% (±51.0 points)
2 (tie)	Monterey	0.0% (±49.2 points)

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 Owenton

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Owenton, used by 79.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Owenton heat with oil?

3.1% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in Owenton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Owenton have electric heat?

79.2% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes in Owenton heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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