How are homes heated in Elton, LA?

Name: Heating fuel in Elton, LA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Elton, used by 55.6% (±17.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

44.4% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 44.4% (±17.7 points)
Electricity: 55.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Elton

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Elton	Jefferson Davis Parish	Louisiana	United States
Utility gas	44.4% (±17.7 points)	25.3%	32.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±9.7 points)	0.2%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	55.6% (±17.7 points)	71.1%	64.7%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.0% (±9.7 points)	3.1%	2.0%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±9.7 points)	0.1%	0.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.7 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±9.7 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±9.7 points)	0.0%	0.6%	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 Elton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Jefferson Davis Parish (0.2%).

It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.1%).

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

In Elton, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Jefferson Davis Parish (71.1%).

It is not measurably different from Louisiana (64.7%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Elton

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Elton
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Elton	—	55.6% (±17.7 points)	—
Basile	5.8 mi	72.9% (±10.5 points)	Not measurably different
Kinder	9.2 mi	49.8% (±11.4 points)	Not measurably different
Oberlin	9.9 mi	76.4% (±9.7 points)	Higher
Fenton	15 mi	54.5% (±28.1 points)	Not measurably different
Iota	16 mi	76.7% (±11.4 points)	Higher
Eunice	17 mi	67.5% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Jennings	18 mi	54.1% (±7.8 points)	Not measurably different
Welsh	18 mi	72.6% (±12.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oberlin, LA (76.4%), Iota, LA (76.7%).

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

Homes heated by fuel oil across Jefferson Davis Parish, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	Elton	0.0% (±9.7 points)
1 (tie)	Fenton	0.0% (±29.7 points)
1 (tie)	Jennings	0.0% (±1.2 points)
1 (tie)	Lake Arthur	0.0% (±4.3 points)
1 (tie)	Welsh	0.0% (±3.9 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 Elton

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Elton, used by 55.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Elton heat with oil?

0.0% (±9.7 points) of occupied homes in Elton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Elton have electric heat?

55.6% (±17.7 points) of occupied homes in Elton heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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

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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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