How are homes heated in Meredith, NH?

Name: Heating fuel in Meredith, NH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Meredith, used by 48.1% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.1% heat with utility gas.

9.5% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.1% (±1.9 points)
Electricity: 9.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 48.1%

Heating fuel in Meredith

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Meredith	Belknap County	New Hampshire	United States
Utility gas	2.1% (±1.9 points)	8.3%	21.4%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	48.1% (±7.2 points)	49.6%	39.5%	3.9%
Electricity	9.5% (±3.6 points)	8.7%	11.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	32.9% (±7.1 points)	22.2%	19.2%	4.9%
Wood	4.6% (±3.9 points)	8.2%	5.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.2% (±0.3 points)	0.5%	0.3%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.1 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.6% (±1.1 points)	1.9%	1.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.1% (±1.4 points)	0.6%	0.8%	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 Meredith, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Belknap County (49.6%).

It is also higher than in New Hampshire (39.5%).

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

In Meredith, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Belknap County (8.7%).

It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (11.1%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Meredith

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Meredith
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Meredith	—	9.5% (±3.6 points)	—
Laconia	3.9 mi	12.5% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Center Harbor	5.0 mi	5.6% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
New Hampton	6.7 mi	3.2% (±3.6 points)	Lower
Ashland (community)	8.1 mi	12.2% (±8.2 points)	Not measurably different
Moultonborough	9.0 mi	4.8% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different
Sanbornton	9.0 mi	3.7% (±2.9 points)	Lower
Bridgewater	9.5 mi	3.3% (±2.4 points)	Lower
Ashland	9.7 mi	17.0% (±8.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Hampton, NH (3.2%), Sanbornton, NH (3.7%), Bridgewater, NH (3.3%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
2	Barnstead	62.0% (±7.2 points)
3	Alton	60.0% (±7.8 points)
4	Belmont	56.9% (±6.6 points)
5	Center Harbor	52.3% (±10.7 points)
6	New Hampton	51.9% (±7.6 points)
7	Gilford	48.2% (±6.1 points)
8	Meredith	48.1% (±7.2 points)
9	Gilmanton	45.9% (±9.4 points)
10	Laconia	42.9% (±5.2 points)
11	Tilton	37.0% (±8.1 points)

Showing 10 of 11 places in Belknap County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Meredith include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Meredith (community).

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 Meredith

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

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Meredith, used by 48.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Meredith heat with oil?

48.1% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes in Meredith use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Meredith have electric heat?

9.5% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes in Meredith heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meredith town, Belknap County, New Hampshire

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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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