How are homes heated in Falkner, MS?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Falkner, used by 52.7% (±18.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

35.4% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
52.7% (±18.9 points)
Electricity
35.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Falkner

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostFalknerTippah CountyMississippiUnited States
Utility gas52.7% (±18.9 points)53.0%29.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±15.8 points)0.2%0.1%3.9%
Electricity35.4% (±18.5 points)36.8%58.9%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)10.8% (±8.7 points)7.2%9.9%4.9%
Wood1.2% (±1.9 points)2.6%0.9%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±15.8 points)0.0%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±15.8 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±15.8 points)0.1%0.1%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±15.8 points)0.0%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 Falkner, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Tippah County (0.2%).

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

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

In Falkner, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Tippah County (36.8%).

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 Falkner

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Falkner
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Falkner—35.4% (±18.5 points)—
Ripley7.2 mi34.4% (±9.3 points)Not measurably different
Walnut7.7 mi43.4% (±18.0 points)Not measurably different
Blue Mountain12 mi60.2% (±13.4 points)Higher
Ashland13 mi36.6% (±15.2 points)Not measurably different
Dumas15 mi31.7% (±14.4 points)Not measurably different
Middleton16 mi53.9% (±14.0 points)Not measurably different
Snow Lake Shores16 mi50.0% (±11.9 points)Not measurably different
Saulsbury16 mi38.2% (±28.5 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Blue Mountain, MS (60.2%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)Blue Mountain0.0% (±13.7 points)
1 (tie)Dumas0.0% (±30.3 points)
1 (tie)Falkner0.0% (±15.8 points)
1 (tie)Ripley0.0% (±2.0 points)
1 (tie)Walnut0.0% (±14.9 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 Falkner

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Falkner, used by 52.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Falkner heat with oil?

0.0% (±15.8 points) of occupied homes in Falkner use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Falkner have electric heat?

35.4% (±18.5 points) of occupied homes in Falkner heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Falkner town, Mississippi (place:24220, in state:28).

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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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