How are homes heated in Hermann, MO?

Name: Heating fuel in Hermann, MO, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hermann, used by 55.1% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

33.6% heat with electricity.

1.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 55.1% (±6.8 points)
Electricity: 33.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.8%

Heating fuel in Hermann

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Hermann	Gasconade County	Missouri	United States
Utility gas	55.1% (±6.8 points)	15.3%	49.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.8% (±2.6 points)	1.3%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	33.6% (±7.3 points)	45.1%	38.8%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	4.7% (±2.6 points)	24.0%	8.4%	4.9%
Wood	4.3% (±3.0 points)	13.3%	2.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.6 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.6% (±1.1 points)	0.6%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.6 points)	0.3%	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 Hermann, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Gasconade County (1.3%).

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

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

In Hermann, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Gasconade County (45.1%).

It is not measurably different from Missouri (38.8%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Hermann

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Hermann
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Hermann	—	33.6% (±7.3 points)	—
McKittrick	3.0 mi	23.1% (±28.9 points)	Not measurably different
Rhineland	4.8 mi	35.1% (±18.7 points)	Not measurably different
Berger	5.5 mi	30.9% (±17.5 points)	Not measurably different
Gasconade	7.0 mi	45.5% (±15.6 points)	Not measurably different
Morrison	11 mi	26.1% (±24.8 points)	Not measurably different
High Hill	13 mi	73.3% (±11.6 points)	Higher
Jonesburg	13 mi	49.5% (±15.6 points)	Not measurably different
New Haven	13 mi	49.0% (±10.9 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: High Hill, MO (73.3%), New Haven, MO (49.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Bland	10.7% (±9.2 points)
2	Hermann	1.8% (±2.6 points)
3	Rosebud	1.2% (±2.1 points)
4	Owensville	0.6% (±0.9 points)
5 (tie)	Gasconade	0.0% (±31.6 points)
5 (tie)	Morrison	0.0% (±64.2 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 Hermann

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hermann, used by 55.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Hermann heat with oil?

1.8% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in Hermann use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Hermann have electric heat?

33.6% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Hermann heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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