How are homes heated in Parma, MO?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Parma, used by 48.7% (±15.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
15.0% heat with utility gas.
36.3% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 15.0% (±10.5 points)
- Electricity
- 36.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Parma
| Fuel used most | Parma | New Madrid County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15.0% (±10.5 points) | 32.5% | 49.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±13.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 36.3% (±13.3 points) | 54.3% | 38.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 48.7% (±15.1 points) | 11.6% | 8.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±13.9 points) | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±13.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±13.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±13.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±13.9 points) | 0.9% | 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 Parma, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from New Madrid County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Parma, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in New Madrid County (54.3%).
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 Parma
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parma | — | 36.3% (±13.3 points) | — |
| Risco | 4.1 mi | 37.3% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Township | 5.7 mi | 49.5% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Catron | 6.2 mi | 34.4% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tallapoosa | 7.3 mi | 47.4% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bernie | 9.4 mi | 39.4% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Malden | 10.0 mi | 24.9% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cotton Hill Township | 10 mi | 35.1% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Lilbourn | 11 mi | 18.2% (±42.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across New Madrid County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Lilbourn | 0.0% (±10.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Marston | 0.0% (±17.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Matthews | 0.0% (±13.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Morehouse | 0.0% (±9.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | New Madrid | 0.0% (±3.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | North Lilbourn | 0.0% (±92.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Parma | 0.0% (±13.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Portageville | 0.0% (±2.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Risco | 0.0% (±23.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Tallapoosa | 0.0% (±70.6 points) |
Showing 10 of 14 places in New Madrid 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 Parma
What is the most common way to heat a home in Parma?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Parma, used by 48.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Parma heat with oil?
0.0% (±13.9 points) of occupied homes in Parma use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Parma have electric heat?
36.3% (±13.3 points) of occupied homes in Parma 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 Parma city, Missouri (place:56342, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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Figures last updated on .
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