How are homes heated in Peru, MA?

Name: Heating fuel in Peru, MA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Peru, used by 32.7% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.8% heat with utility gas.

1.8% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.8% (±2.3 points)
Electricity: 1.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 32.7%

Heating fuel in Peru

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Peru	Berkshire County	Massachusetts	United States
Utility gas	1.8% (±2.3 points)	43.2%	51.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	32.7% (±8.0 points)	30.0%	22.4%	3.9%
Electricity	1.8% (±1.7 points)	10.8%	18.6%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	27.6% (±6.3 points)	10.1%	4.5%	4.9%
Wood	29.5% (±6.7 points)	3.6%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±14.3 points)	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±14.3 points)	0.2%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	6.5% (±5.2 points)	1.1%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±14.3 points)	0.3%	0.7%	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 Peru, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Berkshire County (30.0%).

It is also higher than in Massachusetts (22.4%).

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

In Peru, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Berkshire County (10.8%).

It is also lower than in Massachusetts (18.6%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Peru

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Peru
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Peru	—	1.8% (±1.7 points)	—
Middlefield	2.9 mi	2.0% (±2.5 points)	Not measurably different
Hinsdale	4.4 mi	2.3% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
Worthington	4.7 mi	5.7% (±3.5 points)	Higher
Washington	6.7 mi	2.8% (±2.8 points)	Not measurably different
Cummington	7.2 mi	5.2% (±3.2 points)	Not measurably different
Windsor	7.8 mi	4.2% (±2.3 points)	Not measurably different
Dalton	7.8 mi	14.2% (±5.8 points)	Higher
Becket	8.8 mi	5.6% (±2.9 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Worthington, MA (5.7%), Dalton, MA (14.2%), Becket, MA (5.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
18	Cheshire	34.5% (±7.7 points)
19 (tie)	Hancock	34.3% (±9.7 points)
19 (tie)	Washington	34.3% (±9.7 points)
21	Dalton	34.0% (±6.5 points)
22	Great Barrington	33.3% (±6.3 points)
23 (tie)	Adams	32.7% (±4.3 points)
23 (tie)	Peru	32.7% (±8.0 points)
25	Stockbridge	32.6% (±11.0 points)
26	Tyringham	31.7% (±8.2 points)
27	Williamstown	26.6% (±4.6 points)
28	Lenox	25.5% (±8.3 points)
29	Pittsfield	23.8% (±2.9 points)
30	North Adams	23.1% (±4.4 points)

Showing 13 of 32 places in Berkshire 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 Peru

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

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Peru, used by 32.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Peru heat with oil?

32.7% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Peru use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Peru have electric heat?

1.8% (±1.7 points) of occupied homes in Peru heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peru town, Berkshire County, Massachusetts

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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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