How are homes heated in Science Hill, KY?

Name: Heating fuel in Science Hill, KY, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Science Hill, used by 91.4% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

3.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.0% (±14.8 points)
Electricity: 91.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.0%

Heating fuel in Science Hill

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Science Hill	Pulaski County	Kentucky	United States
Utility gas	0.0% (±14.8 points)	10.3%	35.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.0% (±3.0 points)	1.2%	0.7%	3.9%
Electricity	91.4% (±6.0 points)	82.1%	54.9%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.6% (±2.7 points)	3.1%	6.3%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±14.8 points)	2.2%	1.9%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±14.8 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±14.8 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±14.8 points)	0.2%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	3.0% (±5.1 points)	0.8%	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 Science Hill, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Pulaski County (1.2%).

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

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

In Science Hill, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Pulaski County (82.1%).

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 Science Hill

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Science Hill
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Science Hill	—	91.4% (±6.0 points)	—
Somerset	6.2 mi	57.8% (±5.8 points)	Lower
Eubank	7.3 mi	85.0% (±10.1 points)	Not measurably different
Ferguson	7.9 mi	56.7% (±10.7 points)	Lower
Burnside	12 mi	81.6% (±10.3 points)	Not measurably different
Liberty	19 mi	66.1% (±11.1 points)	Lower
Brodhead	20 mi	87.7% (±7.1 points)	Not measurably different
Mount Vernon	21 mi	91.5% (±4.8 points)	Not measurably different
Crab Orchard	21 mi	85.8% (±9.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Somerset, KY (57.8%), Ferguson, KY (56.7%), Liberty, KY (66.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Eubank	4.4% (±4.9 points)
2	Science Hill	3.0% (±3.0 points)
3	Burnside	0.6% (±1.1 points)
4 (tie)	Ferguson	0.0% (±10.8 points)
4 (tie)	Somerset	0.0% (±0.8 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 Science Hill

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Science Hill, used by 91.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Science Hill heat with oil?

3.0% (±3.0 points) of occupied homes in Science Hill use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Science Hill have electric heat?

91.4% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes in Science Hill heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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