How are homes heated in Water Valley, MS?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Water Valley, used by 48.7% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.6% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 41.6% (±9.5 points)
- Electricity
- 48.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Water Valley
| Fuel used most | Water Valley | Yalobusha County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.6% (±9.5 points) | 21.4% | 29.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 48.7% (±10.5 points) | 45.7% | 58.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 9.3% (±5.2 points) | 30.8% | 9.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.3% | 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 Water Valley, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Yalobusha County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Water Valley, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Yalobusha County (45.7%).
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 Water Valley
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Valley | — | 48.7% (±10.5 points) | — |
| Taylor | 7.9 mi | 46.7% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coffeeville | 13 mi | 31.8% (±10.6 points) | Lower |
| Oxford | 14 mi | 58.3% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakland | 18 mi | 48.5% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pope | 18 mi | 34.1% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Courtland | 19 mi | 58.9% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Batesville | 20 mi | 52.3% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bruce | 20 mi | 51.0% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Coffeeville, MS (31.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Yalobusha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Coffeeville | 0.0% (±10.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Oakland | 0.0% (±22.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Water Valley | 0.0% (±3.5 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 Water Valley
What is the most common way to heat a home in Water Valley?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Water Valley, used by 48.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Water Valley heat with oil?
0.0% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Water Valley use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Water Valley have electric heat?
48.7% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes in Water Valley 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 Water Valley city, Mississippi (place:78000, in state:28).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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