How are homes heated in Potosi, MO?

Name: Heating fuel in Potosi, MO, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Potosi, used by 52.7% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

43.1% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 43.1% (±8.5 points)
Electricity: 52.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Potosi

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Potosi	Washington County	Missouri	United States
Utility gas	43.1% (±8.5 points)	6.1%	49.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±3.2 points)	0.0%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	52.7% (±8.9 points)	67.6%	38.8%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	3.6% (±3.5 points)	14.5%	8.4%	4.9%
Wood	0.7% (±1.0 points)	11.0%	2.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.2 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±3.2 points)	0.1%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.2 points)	0.6%	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 Potosi, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Washington County (0.0%).

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

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

In Potosi, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Washington County (67.6%).

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 Potosi

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Potosi
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Potosi	—	52.7% (±8.9 points)	—
Mineral Point	2.9 mi	80.8% (±16.4 points)	Higher
Terre du Lac	8.8 mi	80.9% (±10.3 points)	Higher
Irondale	8.8 mi	75.9% (±19.6 points)	Higher
Leadwood	11 mi	50.8% (±12.9 points)	Not measurably different
Caledonia	12 mi	38.9% (±22.6 points)	Not measurably different
Bonne Terre	13 mi	72.3% (±11.6 points)	Higher
Bismarck	14 mi	65.8% (±8.6 points)	Higher
Desloge	15 mi	58.4% (±11.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mineral Point, MO (80.8%), Terre du Lac, MO (80.9%), Irondale, MO (75.9%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	Caledonia	0.0% (±26.1 points)
1 (tie)	Irondale	0.0% (±14.2 points)
1 (tie)	Mineral Point	0.0% (±24.1 points)
1 (tie)	Potosi	0.0% (±3.2 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 Potosi

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Potosi, used by 52.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Potosi heat with oil?

0.0% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in Potosi use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Potosi have electric heat?

52.7% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Potosi heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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