How are homes heated in Union Star, MO?

Name: Heating fuel in Union Star, MO, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Union Star, used by 47.5% (±14.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.9% heat with utility gas.

32.3% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.9% (±1.5 points)
Electricity: 32.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Union Star

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Union Star	DeKalb County	Missouri	United States
Utility gas	0.9% (±1.5 points)	21.2%	49.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±14.5 points)	0.2%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	32.3% (±12.3 points)	39.0%	38.8%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	47.5% (±14.0 points)	29.1%	8.4%	4.9%
Wood	9.9% (±8.3 points)	6.9%	2.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±14.5 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±14.5 points)	0.9%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	9.4% (±6.9 points)	2.4%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±14.5 points)	0.1%	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 Union Star, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from DeKalb County (0.2%).

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

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

In Union Star, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from DeKalb County (39.0%).

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 Union Star

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Union Star
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Union Star	—	32.3% (±12.3 points)	—
Polk Township (DeKalb County)	3.5 mi	35.8% (±9.9 points)	Not measurably different
King City	6.3 mi	56.3% (±10.2 points)	Higher
Sherman Township (DeKalb County)	7.7 mi	31.9% (±17.4 points)	Not measurably different
Cosby	9.1 mi	34.8% (±25.7 points)	Not measurably different
Jackson Township (Gentry County)	9.2 mi	47.1% (±7.9 points)	Higher
Rea	10 mi	80.0% (±29.7 points)	Higher
Grant Township (DeKalb County)	11 mi	13.5% (±18.2 points)	Not measurably different
Amity	12 mi	0.0% (±62.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: King City, MO (56.3%), Jackson Township (Gentry County), MO (47.1%), Rea, MO (80.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	Maysville	1.8% (±2.7 points)
3	Camden Township	1.0% (±1.6 points)
4	Washington Township (DeKalb County)	0.3% (±0.7 points)
5 (tie)	Amity	0.0% (±62.8 points)
5 (tie)	Osborn	0.0% (±15.6 points)
5 (tie)	Stewartsville	0.0% (±12.4 points)
5 (tie)	Union Star	0.0% (±14.5 points)
5 (tie)	Weatherby	0.0% (±52.8 points)
5 (tie)	Adams Township (DeKalb County)	0.0% (±16.2 points)
5 (tie)	Colfax Township (DeKalb County)	0.0% (±10.0 points)
5 (tie)	Dallas Township (DeKalb County)	0.0% (±46.9 points)
5 (tie)	Grand River Township (DeKalb County)	0.0% (±3.0 points)
5 (tie)	Grant Township (DeKalb County)	0.0% (±20.1 points)

Showing 13 of 16 places in DeKalb 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 Union Star

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Union Star, used by 47.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Union Star heat with oil?

0.0% (±14.5 points) of occupied homes in Union Star use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Union Star have electric heat?

32.3% (±12.3 points) of occupied homes in Union Star heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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