How are homes heated in Russell, MA?

Name: Heating fuel in Russell, MA, 2020–2024
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Russell, used by 61.6% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.0% heat with utility gas.

13.1% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.0% (±2.5 points)
Electricity: 13.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 61.6%

Heating fuel in Russell

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Russell	Hampden County	Massachusetts	United States
Utility gas	2.0% (±2.5 points)	49.2%	51.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	61.6% (±11.0 points)	22.3%	22.4%	3.9%
Electricity	13.1% (±8.1 points)	20.5%	18.6%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	8.3% (±3.7 points)	3.9%	4.5%	4.9%
Wood	13.5% (±9.2 points)	1.3%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.3 points)	0.3%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.6% (±2.1 points)	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.3 points)	1.6%	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 Russell, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Hampden County (22.3%).

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

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

In Russell, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Hampden County (20.5%).

It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (18.6%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Russell

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Russell
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Russell	—	13.1% (±8.1 points)	—
Montgomery	4.2 mi	9.9% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Westfield	5.2 mi	18.9% (±2.8 points)	Not measurably different
Blandford	5.5 mi	6.6% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Granville	5.8 mi	8.1% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
Southampton	7.3 mi	14.7% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Huntington	8.3 mi	3.2% (±2.5 points)	Lower
Southwick	8.5 mi	19.2% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different
Chester	8.6 mi	6.0% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Huntington, MA (3.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Russell	61.6% (±11.0 points)
2	Palmer Town	60.1% (±6.0 points)
3	Blandford	55.2% (±8.6 points)
4	Montgomery	54.6% (±8.6 points)
5	Holland	53.4% (±6.8 points)
6	Monson	53.2% (±6.5 points)
7	Granville	52.5% (±7.8 points)

Showing 7 of 23 places in Hampden 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 Russell

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

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Russell, used by 61.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Russell heat with oil?

61.6% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes in Russell use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Russell have electric heat?

13.1% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes in Russell heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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