How are homes heated in New Franklin, MO?

Name: Heating fuel in New Franklin, MO, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in New Franklin, used by 45.2% (±9.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

44.1% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 45.2% (±9.5 points)
Electricity: 44.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in New Franklin

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	New Franklin	Howard County	Missouri	United States
Utility gas	45.2% (±9.5 points)	37.3%	49.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±7.5 points)	0.3%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	44.1% (±9.9 points)	34.3%	38.8%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	9.8% (±7.1 points)	21.1%	8.4%	4.9%
Wood	0.4% (±0.8 points)	5.0%	2.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±7.5 points)	1.5%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.4% (±1.5 points)	0.5%	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 New Franklin, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Howard County (0.3%).

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

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

In New Franklin, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Howard County (34.3%).

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 New Franklin

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with New Franklin
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
New Franklin	—	44.1% (±9.9 points)	—
Franklin	0.6 mi	47.1% (±34.4 points)	Not measurably different
Boonville	3.7 mi	48.0% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Windsor Place	6.0 mi	93.2% (±5.3 points)	Higher
Fayette	9.7 mi	18.0% (±6.8 points)	Lower
Rocheport	10 mi	28.1% (±13.5 points)	Not measurably different
Arrow Rock	12 mi	14.3% (±16.0 points)	Lower
Pilot Grove	13 mi	19.1% (±8.2 points)	Lower
Blackwater	13 mi	21.4% (±14.7 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fayette, MO (18.0%), Arrow Rock, MO (14.3%), Pilot Grove, MO (19.1%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Windsor Place, MO (93.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	Armstrong	0.0% (±21.1 points)
1 (tie)	Fayette	0.0% (±4.3 points)
1 (tie)	Franklin	0.0% (±74.6 points)
1 (tie)	Glasgow	0.0% (±6.8 points)
1 (tie)	New Franklin	0.0% (±7.5 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 New Franklin

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in New Franklin, used by 45.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in New Franklin heat with oil?

0.0% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes in New Franklin use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in New Franklin have electric heat?

44.1% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in New Franklin heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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