How are homes heated in Alton, MO?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Alton, used by 43.1% (±15.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.9% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 7.9% (±9.6 points)
- Electricity
- 43.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Alton
| Fuel used most | Alton | Oregon County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.9% (±9.6 points) | 2.4% | 49.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 43.1% (±15.0 points) | 41.1% | 38.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 41.2% (±15.8 points) | 40.5% | 8.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.9% (±7.7 points) | 13.6% | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | 1.1% | 0.4% | 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 Alton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Oregon County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Alton, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Oregon County (41.1%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (38.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Alton
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | — | 43.1% (±15.0 points) | — |
| Thayer | 14 mi | 48.2% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Koshkonong | 16 mi | 47.2% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mammoth Spring | 16 mi | 51.7% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brandsville | 17 mi | 34.4% (±44.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Birch Tree | 22 mi | 39.6% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winona | 22 mi | 45.6% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hardy | 26 mi | 58.9% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Plains | 27 mi | 57.1% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Oregon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thayer | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Alton | 0.0% (±10.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Koshkonong | 0.0% (±36.1 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 Alton
What is the most common way to heat a home in Alton?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Alton, used by 43.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Alton heat with oil?
0.0% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes in Alton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Alton have electric heat?
43.1% (±15.0 points) of occupied homes in Alton 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 Alton city, Missouri (place:00964, in state:29).
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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