How are homes heated in Sikeston, MO?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Sikeston, used by 64.0% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.6% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 34.6% (±4.2 points)
- Electricity
- 64.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Sikeston
| Fuel used most | Sikeston | Scott County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.6% (±4.2 points) | 33.1% | 49.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 64.0% (±4.3 points) | 57.0% | 38.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 7.9% | 8.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% (±0.8 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 Sikeston, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Scott County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Sikeston, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Scott County (57.0%).
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 Sikeston
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikeston | — | 64.0% (±4.3 points) | — |
| Miner | 3.3 mi | 58.7% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morehouse | 6.3 mi | 41.7% (±13.1 points) | Lower |
| Bertrand | 7.6 mi | 42.9% (±12.1 points) | Lower |
| Matthews | 8.8 mi | 48.1% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haywood City | 8.9 mi | 76.8% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blodgett | 8.9 mi | 81.7% (±15.2 points) | Higher |
| Vanduser | 9.2 mi | 48.4% (±24.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Diehlstadt | 10 mi | 60.0% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Morehouse, MO (41.7%), Bertrand, MO (42.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Blodgett, MO (81.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Scott County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Haywood City | 0.0% (±41.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Kelso | 0.0% (±13.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Miner | 0.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Morley | 0.0% (±12.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Oran | 0.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Scott City | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Sikeston | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Vanduser | 0.0% (±39.1 points) |
Showing 8 of 13 places in Scott 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 Sikeston
What is the most common way to heat a home in Sikeston?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Sikeston, used by 64.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Sikeston heat with oil?
0.0% (±0.5 points) of occupied homes in Sikeston use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Sikeston have electric heat?
64.0% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in Sikeston 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 Sikeston city, Missouri (place:67790, 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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