How are homes heated in Willow Springs, MO?

Name: Heating fuel in Willow Springs, MO, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Willow Springs, used by 37.9% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

37.6% heat with utility gas.

1.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 37.6% (±8.4 points)
Electricity: 37.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.7%

Heating fuel in Willow Springs

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Willow Springs	Howell County	Missouri	United States
Utility gas	37.6% (±8.4 points)	14.4%	49.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.7% (±2.9 points)	0.5%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	37.9% (±9.6 points)	47.0%	38.8%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	20.5% (±8.8 points)	27.1%	8.4%	4.9%
Wood	2.3% (±3.0 points)	10.6%	2.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.7 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±3.7 points)	0.2%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.7 points)	0.2%	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 Willow Springs, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Howell County (0.5%).

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

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

In Willow Springs, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Howell County (47.0%).

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 Willow Springs

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Willow Springs
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Willow Springs	—	37.9% (±9.6 points)	—
Sargent Township	6.6 mi	22.3% (±17.7 points)	Not measurably different
Pierce Township	9.8 mi	6.6% (±11.9 points)	Lower
Burdine Township	11 mi	49.3% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Cabool	12 mi	52.7% (±9.2 points)	Higher
Mountain View	14 mi	50.5% (±9.4 points)	Not measurably different
Cass Township	15 mi	38.6% (±15.4 points)	Not measurably different
Date Township	16 mi	16.1% (±17.6 points)	Lower
Clinton Township (Texas County)	17 mi	44.3% (±14.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pierce Township, MO (6.6%), Date Township, MO (16.1%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cabool, MO (52.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Willow Springs	1.7% (±2.9 points)
2 (tie)	Brandsville	0.0% (±54.4 points)
2 (tie)	Mountain View	0.0% (±3.2 points)
2 (tie)	West Plains	0.0% (±0.7 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 Willow Springs

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Willow Springs, used by 37.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Willow Springs heat with oil?

1.7% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in Willow Springs use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Willow Springs have electric heat?

37.9% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes in Willow Springs heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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