How are homes heated in Russell Springs, KY?

Name: Heating fuel in Russell Springs, KY, 2020–2024
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Russell Springs, used by 95.9% (±3.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.6% heat with utility gas.

1.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.6% (±2.0 points)
Electricity: 95.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.6%

Heating fuel in Russell Springs

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Russell Springs	Russell County	Kentucky	United States
Utility gas	1.6% (±2.0 points)	3.0%	35.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.6% (±1.8 points)	1.0%	0.7%	3.9%
Electricity	95.9% (±3.1 points)	88.4%	54.9%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.0% (±2.7 points)	3.2%	6.3%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±2.7 points)	2.8%	1.9%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.7 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.7 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±2.7 points)	0.1%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.9% (±1.6 points)	1.5%	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 Russell Springs, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Russell County (1.0%).

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

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

In Russell Springs, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Russell County (88.4%).

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 Russell Springs

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Russell Springs
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Russell Springs	—	95.9% (±3.1 points)	—
Jamestown	4.2 mi	83.0% (±8.0 points)	Lower
Columbia	13 mi	75.1% (±6.0 points)	Lower
Monticello	19 mi	91.4% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different
Liberty	20 mi	66.1% (±11.1 points)	Lower
Burkesville	24 mi	65.6% (±10.0 points)	Lower
Burnside	24 mi	81.6% (±10.3 points)	Lower
Albany	25 mi	75.0% (±10.4 points)	Lower
Campbellsville	25 mi	45.0% (±7.7 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jamestown, KY (83.0%), Columbia, KY (75.1%), Liberty, KY (66.1%).

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 Russell Springs

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Russell Springs, used by 95.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Russell Springs heat with oil?

1.6% (±1.8 points) of occupied homes in Russell Springs use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Russell Springs have electric heat?

95.9% (±3.1 points) of occupied homes in Russell Springs heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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