How are homes heated in Westwood (community), KY?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Westwood (community), used by 61.8% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.1% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 61.8% (±11.4 points)
- Electricity
- 33.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Westwood (community)
| Fuel used most | Westwood (community) | Boyd County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.8% (±11.4 points) | 46.1% | 35.2% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 33.1% (±11.3 points) | 49.0% | 54.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 5.1% (±4.0 points) | 3.2% | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.3% | 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 Westwood (community), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Boyd County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Westwood (community), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Boyd County (49.0%).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (54.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Westwood (community)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood (community) | — | 33.1% (±11.3 points) | — |
| Bellefonte | 1.5 mi | 20.2% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashland | 2.4 mi | 34.9% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Russell | 2.5 mi | 35.3% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coal Grove | 2.6 mi | 22.9% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flatwoods | 3.7 mi | 43.1% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ironton | 3.7 mi | 22.7% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Township | 4.5 mi | 28.1% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Lawrence County) | 5.1 mi | 46.1% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Boyd County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashland | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Cannonsburg | 0.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Catlettsburg | 0.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Westwood (community) | 0.0% (±2.2 points) |
Westwood (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Westwood (community)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Westwood (community)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Westwood (community), used by 61.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Westwood (community) heat with oil?
0.0% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in Westwood (community) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Westwood (community) have electric heat?
33.1% (±11.3 points) of occupied homes in Westwood (community) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Westwood CDP, Kentucky (place:82146, in state:21).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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