How are homes heated in Weir, MS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Weir, used by 44.4% (±14.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.5% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 44.4% (±14.8 points)
- Electricity
- 27.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Weir
| Fuel used most | Weir | Choctaw County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.4% (±14.8 points) | 21.7% | 29.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±12.7 points) | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 27.5% (±12.8 points) | 37.9% | 58.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 28.1% (±16.3 points) | 35.1% | 9.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±12.7 points) | 4.0% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±12.7 points) | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±12.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±12.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±12.7 points) | 0.6% | 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 Weir, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Choctaw County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Weir, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Choctaw County (37.9%).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (58.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Weir
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weir | — | 27.5% (±12.8 points) | — |
| McCool | 5.3 mi | 28.3% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| French Camp | 6.7 mi | 59.7% (±23.5 points) | Higher |
| Ackerman | 7.7 mi | 38.0% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ethel | 14 mi | 41.5% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sturgis | 15 mi | 69.3% (±17.5 points) | Higher |
| Louisville | 17 mi | 41.3% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eupora | 19 mi | 43.8% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kilmichael | 20 mi | 49.6% (±17.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: French Camp, MS (59.7%), Sturgis, MS (69.3%), Kilmichael, MS (49.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Choctaw County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Ackerman | 0.0% (±5.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | French Camp | 0.0% (±41.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Weir | 0.0% (±12.7 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 Weir
What is the most common way to heat a home in Weir?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Weir, used by 44.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Weir heat with oil?
0.0% (±12.7 points) of occupied homes in Weir use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Weir have electric heat?
27.5% (±12.8 points) of occupied homes in Weir 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 Weir town, Mississippi (place:78520, in state:28).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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