How are homes heated in Funkstown, MD?

Name: Heating fuel in Funkstown, MD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Funkstown, used by 57.2% (±11.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

36.1% heat with utility gas.

3.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 36.1% (±11.9 points)
Electricity: 57.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.9%

Heating fuel in Funkstown

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Funkstown	Washington County	Maryland	United States
Utility gas	36.1% (±11.9 points)	20.8%	43.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.9% (±2.9 points)	15.8%	6.6%	3.9%
Electricity	57.2% (±11.8 points)	54.1%	44.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.0% (±8.3 points)	4.8%	3.8%	4.9%
Wood	2.8% (±3.9 points)	3.1%	1.0%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±8.3 points)	0.2%	0.4%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±8.3 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±8.3 points)	0.7%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±8.3 points)	0.7%	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 Funkstown, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Washington County (15.8%).

It is not measurably different from Maryland (6.6%).

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

In Funkstown, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Washington County (54.1%).

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 Funkstown

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Funkstown
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Funkstown	—	57.2% (±11.8 points)	—
Hagerstown	2.5 mi	49.0% (±2.9 points)	Not measurably different
Robinwood	2.6 mi	69.4% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different
St. James	3.2 mi	31.4% (±9.9 points)	Lower
Halfway	3.6 mi	55.4% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Paramount-Long Meadow	5.1 mi	37.2% (±9.9 points)	Lower
Fountainhead-Orchard Hills	5.6 mi	50.0% (±8.9 points)	Not measurably different
Williamsport	6.0 mi	72.8% (±9.6 points)	Higher
Maugansville	6.4 mi	77.5% (±7.6 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: St. James, MD (31.4%), Paramount-Long Meadow, MD (37.2%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Williamsport, MD (72.8%), Maugansville, MD (77.5%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
11	Keedysville	13.1% (±5.9 points)
12	Fountainhead-Orchard Hills	12.1% (±4.9 points)
13	Hancock	12.0% (±5.7 points)
14	Robinwood	11.5% (±4.6 points)
15	Maugansville	11.1% (±5.2 points)
16	Hagerstown	9.2% (±1.5 points)
17	Funkstown	3.9% (±2.9 points)

Showing 7 of 17 places in Washington 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 Funkstown

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Funkstown, used by 57.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Funkstown heat with oil?

3.9% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in Funkstown use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Funkstown have electric heat?

57.2% (±11.8 points) of occupied homes in Funkstown heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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