How are homes heated in West Springfield Town, MA?

Name: Heating fuel in West Springfield Town, MA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in West Springfield Town, used by 57.2% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

24.6% heat with electricity.

12.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 57.2% (±4.3 points)
Electricity: 24.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 12.4%

Heating fuel in West Springfield Town

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	West Springfield Town	Hampden County	Massachusetts	United States
Utility gas	57.2% (±4.3 points)	49.2%	51.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	12.4% (±2.9 points)	22.3%	22.4%	3.9%
Electricity	24.6% (±3.5 points)	20.5%	18.6%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	3.1% (±1.9 points)	3.9%	4.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.6% (±0.5 points)	1.3%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.1% (±0.2 points)	0.3%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.1% (±0.2 points)	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.8% (±1.3 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 West Springfield Town, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Hampden County (22.3%).

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

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

In West Springfield Town, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Hampden County (20.5%).

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

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near West Springfield Town

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Springfield Town
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
West Springfield Town	—	24.6% (±3.5 points)	—
Agawam Town	4.3 mi	20.3% (±3.0 points)	Not measurably different
Chicopee	5.4 mi	31.1% (±2.8 points)	Higher
Westfield	5.5 mi	18.9% (±2.8 points)	Lower
Springfield	5.7 mi	19.9% (±1.5 points)	Lower
Holyoke	6.0 mi	30.8% (±3.2 points)	Higher
Longmeadow (community)	6.8 mi	6.6% (±2.4 points)	Lower
Longmeadow	6.8 mi	6.6% (±2.4 points)	Lower
Southwick	8.3 mi	19.2% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Westfield, MA (18.9%), Springfield, MA (19.9%), Longmeadow (community), MA (6.6%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chicopee, MA (31.1%), Holyoke, MA (30.8%).

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
16	Westfield	25.2% (±2.7 points)
17	Chicopee	20.9% (±2.0 points)
18	East Longmeadow	19.4% (±4.3 points)
19	Agawam Town	18.2% (±3.2 points)
20	Holyoke	15.5% (±2.1 points)
21	Springfield	14.4% (±1.5 points)
22	West Springfield Town	12.4% (±2.9 points)
23	Longmeadow	9.3% (±2.5 points)

Showing 8 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 West Springfield Town

What is the most common way to heat a home in West Springfield Town?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in West Springfield Town, used by 57.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in West Springfield Town heat with oil?

12.4% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in West Springfield Town use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in West Springfield Town have electric heat?

24.6% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in West Springfield Town heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Springfield Town city, 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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