How are homes heated in Independence Township (Dunklin County), MO?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Independence Township (Dunklin County), used by 61.3% (±5.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

35.7% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
35.7% (±5.1 points)
Electricity
61.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Independence Township (Dunklin County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostIndependence Township (Dunklin County)Dunklin CountyMissouriUnited States
Utility gas35.7% (±5.1 points)42.8%49.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±0.7 points)0.0%0.2%3.9%
Electricity61.3% (±5.1 points)47.4%38.8%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)2.8% (±1.2 points)9.0%8.4%4.9%
Wood0.0% (±0.7 points)0.2%2.4%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±0.7 points)0.1%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±0.7 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.1% (±0.1 points)0.1%0.4%0.5%
No fuel used0.1% (±0.2 points)0.4%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 Independence Township (Dunklin County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Dunklin County (0.0%).

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

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Independence Township (Dunklin County), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Dunklin County (47.4%).

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

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Independence Township (Dunklin County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Independence Township (Dunklin County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Independence Township (Dunklin County)—61.3% (±5.1 points)—
Kennett0.6 mi61.1% (±5.6 points)Not measurably different
Nimmons5.8 mi0.0% (±84.9 points)Not measurably different
Bragg City7.4 mi70.0% (±41.1 points)Not measurably different
Senath9.9 mi50.6% (±9.5 points)Not measurably different
Rives9.9 mi18.9% (±25.6 points)Lower
Holcomb Township11 mi39.2% (±13.9 points)Lower
Clay Township (Dunklin County)11 mi32.3% (±8.1 points)Lower
Holcomb11 mi37.2% (±16.8 points)Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rives, MO (18.9%), Holcomb Township, MO (39.2%), Clay Township (Dunklin County), MO (32.3%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)Senath0.0% (±6.4 points)
1 (tie)Buffalo Township0.0% (±7.1 points)
1 (tie)Clay Township (Dunklin County)0.0% (±6.8 points)
1 (tie)Cotton Hill Township0.0% (±1.6 points)
1 (tie)Freeborn Township0.0% (±6.3 points)
1 (tie)Holcomb Township0.0% (±7.0 points)
1 (tie)Independence Township (Dunklin County)0.0% (±0.7 points)
1 (tie)Salem Township (Dunklin County)0.0% (±4.0 points)
1 (tie)Union Township (Dunklin County)0.0% (±2.7 points)

Showing 9 of 18 places in Dunklin 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 Independence Township (Dunklin County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Independence Township (Dunklin County)?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Independence Township (Dunklin County), used by 61.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Independence Township (Dunklin County) heat with oil?

0.0% (±0.7 points) of occupied homes in Independence Township (Dunklin County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Independence Township (Dunklin County) have electric heat?

61.3% (±5.1 points) of occupied homes in Independence Township (Dunklin County) 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 Independence township, Dunklin County, Missouri (county subdivision:34390, in state:29 county:069).

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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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