How are homes heated in La Monte, MO?

Name: Heating fuel in La Monte, MO, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in La Monte, used by 55.2% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

41.0% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 55.2% (±8.4 points)
Electricity: 41.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in La Monte

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	La Monte	Pettis County	Missouri	United States
Utility gas	55.2% (±8.4 points)	39.5%	49.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±8.6 points)	0.0%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	41.0% (±9.3 points)	44.7%	38.8%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.0% (±8.6 points)	12.3%	8.4%	4.9%
Wood	2.3% (±3.4 points)	3.0%	2.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±8.6 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±8.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±8.6 points)	0.1%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.5% (±2.3 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 La Monte, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Pettis County (0.0%).

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

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

In La Monte, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Pettis County (44.7%).

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 La Monte

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with La Monte
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
La Monte	—	41.0% (±9.3 points)	—
Whiteman AFB	7.5 mi	44.0% (±9.7 points)	Not measurably different
Knob Noster	7.5 mi	54.6% (±7.7 points)	Higher
Hughesville	8.3 mi	56.0% (±18.8 points)	Not measurably different
Houstonia	9.5 mi	27.5% (±26.1 points)	Not measurably different
Green Ridge	10 mi	41.6% (±15.3 points)	Not measurably different
Sedalia	11 mi	42.6% (±3.3 points)	Not measurably different
Sweet Springs	13 mi	34.0% (±7.7 points)	Not measurably different
Emma	15 mi	25.0% (±11.6 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Emma, MO (25.0%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Knob Noster, MO (54.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	Green Ridge	0.0% (±15.4 points)
1 (tie)	Houstonia	0.0% (±20.8 points)
1 (tie)	Hughesville	0.0% (±43.5 points)
1 (tie)	La Monte	0.0% (±8.6 points)
1 (tie)	Sedalia	0.0% (±0.4 points)
1 (tie)	Smithton	0.0% (±16.1 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 La Monte

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in La Monte, used by 55.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in La Monte heat with oil?

0.0% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes in La Monte use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in La Monte have electric heat?

41.0% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes in La Monte heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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