How are homes heated in Braymer, MO?

Name: Heating fuel in Braymer, MO, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Braymer, used by 59.9% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.6% heat with utility gas.

29.8% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.6% (±2.4 points)
Electricity: 29.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Braymer

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Braymer	Caldwell County	Missouri	United States
Utility gas	2.6% (±2.4 points)	12.7%	49.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±9.5 points)	1.9%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	29.8% (±8.3 points)	33.7%	38.8%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	59.9% (±9.6 points)	40.6%	8.4%	4.9%
Wood	0.6% (±0.8 points)	7.5%	2.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	6.3% (±5.0 points)	2.5%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.9% (±1.5 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 Braymer, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Caldwell County (1.9%).

It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.2%).

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

In Braymer, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Caldwell County (33.7%).

It is also lower than in Missouri (38.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Braymer

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Braymer
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Braymer	—	29.8% (±8.3 points)	—
Davis Township (Caldwell County)	1.6 mi	31.8% (±7.1 points)	Not measurably different
Washington Township (Carroll County)	4.7 mi	5.4% (±9.0 points)	Lower
Fairview Township (Caldwell County)	5.1 mi	42.6% (±25.7 points)	Not measurably different
Ludlow	6.7 mi	33.3% (±22.0 points)	Not measurably different
Monroe Township (Livingston County)	6.7 mi	29.8% (±14.5 points)	Not measurably different
Cowgill	7.2 mi	58.3% (±17.5 points)	Higher
Lincoln Township (Caldwell County)	7.4 mi	46.8% (±9.4 points)	Higher
New York Township	8.3 mi	31.0% (±12.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Washington Township (Carroll County), MO (5.4%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cowgill, MO (58.3%), Lincoln Township (Caldwell County), MO (46.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
4 (tie)	Davis Township (Caldwell County)	2.6% (±3.8 points)
4 (tie)	Rockford Township (Caldwell County)	2.6% (±3.2 points)
6	Breckenridge	2.1% (±3.4 points)
7	Breckenridge Township	1.7% (±2.7 points)
8	Kidder Township	1.6% (±2.7 points)
9	Hamilton	0.4% (±0.6 points)
10 (tie)	Braymer	0.0% (±9.5 points)
10 (tie)	Cowgill	0.0% (±32.7 points)
10 (tie)	Kingston	0.0% (±31.4 points)
10 (tie)	Polo	0.0% (±15.8 points)
10 (tie)	Fairview Township (Caldwell County)	0.0% (±39.4 points)
10 (tie)	Gomer Township	0.0% (±26.7 points)
10 (tie)	Grant Township (Caldwell County)	0.0% (±5.4 points)

Showing 13 of 19 places in Caldwell County, ranked from highest to lowest.

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 Braymer

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Braymer, used by 59.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Braymer heat with oil?

0.0% (±9.5 points) of occupied homes in Braymer use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Braymer have electric heat?

29.8% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes in Braymer heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Braymer city, Missouri

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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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