How are homes heated in Calhoun City, MS?

Name: Heating fuel in Calhoun City, MS, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Calhoun City, used by 47.8% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

43.3% heat with electricity.

3.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 47.8% (±8.1 points)
Electricity: 43.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.2%

Heating fuel in Calhoun City

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Calhoun City	Calhoun County	Mississippi	United States
Utility gas	47.8% (±8.1 points)	20.0%	29.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.2% (±3.8 points)	0.6%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	43.3% (±8.4 points)	50.8%	58.9%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	5.6% (±3.3 points)	26.6%	9.9%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±6.1 points)	1.2%	0.9%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.1 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±6.1 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.1 points)	0.7%	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 Calhoun City, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Calhoun County (0.6%).

It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.1%).

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

In Calhoun City, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Calhoun County (50.8%).

It is also lower than in Mississippi (58.9%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Calhoun City

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Calhoun City
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Calhoun City	—	43.3% (±8.4 points)	—
Derma	1.5 mi	46.9% (±11.8 points)	Not measurably different
Pittsboro	5.7 mi	75.6% (±18.1 points)	Higher
Big Creek	5.9 mi	61.5% (±23.8 points)	Not measurably different
Vardaman	8.0 mi	40.0% (±14.0 points)	Not measurably different
Slate Springs	8.8 mi	65.4% (±28.8 points)	Not measurably different
Bruce	9.3 mi	51.0% (±11.0 points)	Not measurably different
Woodland	16 mi	39.3% (±32.6 points)	Not measurably different
Mantee	18 mi	33.1% (±16.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pittsboro, MS (75.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Calhoun City	3.2% (±3.8 points)
2 (tie)	Big Creek	0.0% (±55.9 points)
2 (tie)	Bruce	0.0% (±6.1 points)
2 (tie)	Derma	0.0% (±12.0 points)
2 (tie)	Pittsboro	0.0% (±28.3 points)
2 (tie)	Slate Springs	0.0% (±68.4 points)
2 (tie)	Vardaman	0.0% (±10.9 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 Calhoun City

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Calhoun City, used by 47.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Calhoun City heat with oil?

3.2% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Calhoun City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Calhoun City have electric heat?

43.3% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes in Calhoun City heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calhoun City town, Mississippi

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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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