How are homes heated in Emmitsburg, MD?

Name: Heating fuel in Emmitsburg, MD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Emmitsburg, used by 55.3% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

25.3% heat with utility gas.

17.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 25.3% (±6.6 points)
Electricity: 55.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 17.7%

Heating fuel in Emmitsburg

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Emmitsburg	Frederick County	Maryland	United States
Utility gas	25.3% (±6.6 points)	33.8%	43.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	17.7% (±8.7 points)	8.3%	6.6%	3.9%
Electricity	55.3% (±9.0 points)	51.2%	44.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.6% (±0.7 points)	3.9%	3.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±3.9 points)	1.8%	1.0%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.9 points)	0.3%	0.4%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.9 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.8% (±1.3 points)	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±0.7 points)	0.3%	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 Emmitsburg, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Frederick County (8.3%).

It is also higher than in Maryland (6.6%).

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

In Emmitsburg, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Frederick County (51.2%).

It is also higher than in Maryland (44.1%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Emmitsburg

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Emmitsburg
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Emmitsburg	—	55.3% (±9.0 points)	—
Liberty Township (Adams County)	3.0 mi	45.5% (±10.0 points)	Not measurably different
Freedom Township (Adams County)	3.9 mi	39.5% (±10.3 points)	Lower
Carroll Valley	4.7 mi	65.9% (±9.5 points)	Not measurably different
Fairfield	6.3 mi	25.1% (±9.2 points)	Lower
Thurmont	7.5 mi	75.7% (±5.3 points)	Higher
Cumberland Township (Adams County)	7.8 mi	30.0% (±5.6 points)	Lower
Highland Township (Adams County)	8.0 mi	45.4% (±9.6 points)	Not measurably different
Hamiltonban Township	8.4 mi	35.6% (±7.8 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Freedom Township (Adams County), PA (39.5%), Fairfield, PA (25.1%), Cumberland Township (Adams County), PA (30.0%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Thurmont, MD (75.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Rosemont	36.8% (±13.6 points)
2	Braddock Heights	31.2% (±10.7 points)
3	Libertytown	27.6% (±17.7 points)
4	Burkittsville	20.0% (±14.2 points)
5	Emmitsburg	17.7% (±8.7 points)
6	Brunswick	13.2% (±3.6 points)
7	Middletown	12.1% (±5.2 points)
8	Thurmont	11.6% (±3.9 points)
9	Woodsboro	10.7% (±4.7 points)
10	Green Valley	8.1% (±3.8 points)
11	Jefferson	7.9% (±7.4 points)

Showing 11 of 24 places in Frederick County, ranked from highest to lowest.

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 Emmitsburg

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Emmitsburg, used by 55.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Emmitsburg heat with oil?

17.7% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes in Emmitsburg use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Emmitsburg have electric heat?

55.3% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes in Emmitsburg heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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

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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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