How are homes heated in Washington, MO?

Name: Heating fuel in Washington, MO, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Washington, used by 65.6% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

28.6% heat with utility gas.

1.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 28.6% (±4.8 points)
Electricity: 65.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.6%

Heating fuel in Washington

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Washington	Franklin County	Missouri	United States
Utility gas	28.6% (±4.8 points)	15.1%	49.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.6% (±1.3 points)	1.1%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	65.6% (±5.5 points)	67.6%	38.8%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.2% (±1.6 points)	10.8%	8.4%	4.9%
Wood	1.4% (±1.2 points)	4.1%	2.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.2% (±0.2 points)	0.1%	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	0.5% (±0.6 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 Washington, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Franklin County (1.1%).

It is also higher than in Missouri (0.2%).

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

In Washington, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Franklin 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 Washington

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Washington
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Washington	—	65.6% (±5.5 points)	—
Three Creeks	1.9 mi	100.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Marthasville	5.9 mi	86.3% (±6.5 points)	Higher
Augusta	7.4 mi	34.4% (±12.0 points)	Lower
Union	8.0 mi	85.3% (±3.7 points)	Higher
Villa Ridge	9.3 mi	67.2% (±18.0 points)	Not measurably different
Gray Summit	11 mi	90.6% (±3.4 points)	Higher
New Haven	12 mi	49.0% (±10.9 points)	Lower
New Melle	14 mi	55.9% (±10.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Augusta, MO (34.4%), New Haven, MO (49.0%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Marthasville, MO (86.3%), Union, MO (85.3%), Gray Summit, MO (90.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	New Haven	1.8% (±1.5 points)
1 (tie)	St. Clair	1.8% (±1.9 points)
3	Washington	1.6% (±1.3 points)
4	Gray Summit	1.1% (±1.1 points)
5 (tie)	Union	0.7% (±0.6 points)
5 (tie)	Villa Ridge	0.7% (±1.2 points)
7	Gerald	0.6% (±1.0 points)
8	Parkway	0.4% (±0.8 points)
9 (tie)	Berger	0.0% (±33.5 points)

Showing 9 of 14 places in Franklin 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 Washington

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Washington, used by 65.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Washington heat with oil?

1.6% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in Washington use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Washington have electric heat?

65.6% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes in Washington heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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