How are homes heated in Preston, MD?

Name: Heating fuel in Preston, MD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Preston, used by 71.0% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

14.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.0% (±13.6 points)
Electricity: 71.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 14.5%

Heating fuel in Preston

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Preston	Caroline County	Maryland	United States
Utility gas	0.0% (±13.6 points)	4.0%	43.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	14.5% (±8.9 points)	14.6%	6.6%	3.9%
Electricity	71.0% (±11.6 points)	57.6%	44.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	8.6% (±5.1 points)	14.9%	3.8%	4.9%
Wood	2.8% (±3.4 points)	4.6%	1.0%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.7% (±1.1 points)	1.0%	0.4%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±13.6 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.4% (±1.7 points)	2.2%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.0% (±1.7 points)	1.1%	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 Preston, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Caroline County (14.6%).

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

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

In Preston, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Caroline County (57.6%).

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 Preston

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Preston
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Preston	—	71.0% (±11.6 points)	—
Hurlock	6.2 mi	73.5% (±8.4 points)	Not measurably different
Secretary	7.4 mi	72.4% (±11.1 points)	Not measurably different
Federalsburg	7.4 mi	69.8% (±8.2 points)	Not measurably different
East New Market	7.9 mi	48.7% (±17.3 points)	Lower
Trappe	8.4 mi	73.3% (±9.6 points)	Not measurably different
Easton	9.9 mi	55.1% (±4.0 points)	Lower
Eldorado	11 mi	23.1% (±30.5 points)	Lower
Brookview	11 mi	42.9% (±28.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East New Market, MD (48.7%), Easton, MD (55.1%), Eldorado, MD (23.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Marydel	60.0% (±26.0 points)
2	Henderson	35.9% (±37.5 points)
3	Hillsboro	35.7% (±20.0 points)
4	Goldsboro	19.0% (±11.5 points)
5	Greensboro	18.1% (±9.4 points)
6	Federalsburg	17.9% (±5.9 points)
7	Preston	14.5% (±8.9 points)
8	Denton	10.1% (±5.3 points)
9	Ridgely	9.4% (±5.3 points)
10	Templeville	0.0% (±87.6 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 Preston

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Preston, used by 71.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Preston heat with oil?

14.5% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Preston use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Preston have electric heat?

71.0% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes in Preston heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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