How are homes heated in Walls, MS?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Walls, used by 51.1% (±13.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

47.0% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
51.1% (±13.1 points)
Electricity
47.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Walls

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostWallsDeSoto CountyMississippiUnited States
Utility gas51.1% (±13.1 points)55.3%29.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±7.1 points)0.0%0.1%3.9%
Electricity47.0% (±12.8 points)38.2%58.9%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)2.0% (±2.6 points)5.2%9.9%4.9%
Wood0.0% (±7.1 points)0.5%0.9%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±7.1 points)0.2%0.0%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±7.1 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±7.1 points)0.0%0.1%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±7.1 points)0.5%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 Walls, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from DeSoto County (0.0%).

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

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

In Walls, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from DeSoto County (38.2%).

It is not measurably different from Mississippi (58.9%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Walls

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Walls
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Walls—47.0% (±12.8 points)—
Lynchburg4.2 mi28.3% (±14.6 points)Not measurably different
Horn Lake7.0 mi46.4% (±4.9 points)Not measurably different
Horseshoe Lake8.0 mi44.3% (±12.8 points)Not measurably different
Southaven11 mi35.6% (±3.2 points)Not measurably different
Tunica Resorts11 mi81.1% (±11.5 points)Higher
Hernando11 mi35.3% (±5.5 points)Not measurably different
Anthonyville13 mi57.9% (±26.3 points)Not measurably different
Edmondson15 mi55.9% (±17.5 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tunica Resorts, MS (81.1%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Southaven0.1% (±0.1 points)
2 (tie)Bridgetown0.0% (±4.5 points)
2 (tie)Hernando0.0% (±0.6 points)
2 (tie)Horn Lake0.0% (±0.4 points)
2 (tie)Lynchburg0.0% (±5.2 points)
2 (tie)Olive Branch0.0% (±0.3 points)
2 (tie)Walls0.0% (±7.1 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 Walls

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Walls, used by 51.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Walls heat with oil?

0.0% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes in Walls use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Walls have electric heat?

47.0% (±12.8 points) of occupied homes in Walls 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 Walls town, Mississippi (place:77400, 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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