How are homes heated in Woodson Terrace, MO?

Name: Heating fuel in Woodson Terrace, MO, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Woodson Terrace, used by 86.6% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

7.5% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 86.6% (±7.0 points)
Electricity: 7.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Woodson Terrace

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Woodson Terrace	St. Louis County	Missouri	United States
Utility gas	86.6% (±7.0 points)	74.6%	49.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±2.2 points)	0.1%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	7.5% (±4.4 points)	23.4%	38.8%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	4.2% (±4.4 points)	1.4%	8.4%	4.9%
Wood	1.1% (±1.7 points)	0.1%	2.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.2 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.6% (±1.0 points)	0.1%	0.4%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±2.2 points)	0.3%	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 Woodson Terrace, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from St. Louis County (0.1%).

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

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

In Woodson Terrace, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in St. Louis County (23.4%).

It is also lower than in Missouri (38.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Woodson Terrace

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Woodson Terrace
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Woodson Terrace	—	7.5% (±4.4 points)	—
Edmundson	0.5 mi	8.0% (±4.7 points)	Not measurably different
Breckenridge Hills	1.0 mi	22.7% (±11.1 points)	Higher
St. John	1.2 mi	16.5% (±7.6 points)	Higher
St. Ann	1.5 mi	21.6% (±4.8 points)	Higher
Berkeley	1.8 mi	13.8% (±5.2 points)	Not measurably different
Sycamore Hills	2.0 mi	14.1% (±10.3 points)	Not measurably different
Charlack	2.0 mi	14.8% (±9.0 points)	Not measurably different
Kinloch	2.0 mi	60.1% (±19.4 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Breckenridge Hills, MO (22.7%), St. John, MO (16.5%), St. Ann, MO (21.6%).

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

Homes heated by fuel oil across St. Louis County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
20 (tie)	Vinita Park	0.0% (±3.2 points)
20 (tie)	Warson Woods	0.0% (±3.8 points)
20 (tie)	Webster Groves	0.0% (±0.4 points)
20 (tie)	Westwood	0.0% (±22.7 points)
20 (tie)	Wilbur Park	0.0% (±14.0 points)
20 (tie)	Winchester	0.0% (±4.8 points)
20 (tie)	Woodson Terrace	0.0% (±2.2 points)

Showing 7 of 98 places in St. Louis 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 Woodson Terrace

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Woodson Terrace, used by 86.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Woodson Terrace heat with oil?

0.0% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in Woodson Terrace use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Woodson Terrace have electric heat?

7.5% (±4.4 points) of occupied homes in Woodson Terrace heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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