How are homes heated in New London (community), NH?

Name: Heating fuel in New London (community), NH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in New London (community), used by 42.9% (±17.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

11.1% heat with electricity.

40.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.0% (±14.9 points)
Electricity: 11.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 40.1%

Heating fuel in New London (community)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	New London (community)	Merrimack County	New Hampshire	United States
Utility gas	0.0% (±14.9 points)	25.4%	21.4%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	40.1% (±17.4 points)	33.5%	39.5%	3.9%
Electricity	11.1% (±11.6 points)	12.6%	11.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	42.9% (±17.7 points)	18.6%	19.2%	4.9%
Wood	1.8% (±3.1 points)	7.1%	5.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	4.1% (±6.2 points)	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±14.9 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±14.9 points)	1.7%	1.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±14.9 points)	0.7%	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 New London (community), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Merrimack County (33.5%).

It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (39.5%).

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

In New London (community), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Merrimack County (12.6%).

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 New London (community)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with New London (community)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
New London (community)	—	11.1% (±11.6 points)	—
Wilmot	3.7 mi	2.7% (±1.9 points)	Not measurably different
Sunapee	5.7 mi	2.3% (±1.8 points)	Not measurably different
Springfield	5.9 mi	0.8% (±1.4 points)	Not measurably different
Sutton	6.5 mi	3.4% (±2.3 points)	Not measurably different
Newbury	7.3 mi	4.6% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Danbury	9.8 mi	5.1% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different
Croydon	9.8 mi	1.1% (±1.9 points)	Not measurably different
Andover	10 mi	10.1% (±6.0 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Pittsfield (community)	55.4% (±15.5 points)
2	Contoocook	49.9% (±19.9 points)
3	South Hooksett	45.1% (±8.3 points)
4	New London (community)	40.1% (±17.4 points)
5	Suncook	27.9% (±8.8 points)
6	Hooksett (community)	21.7% (±7.3 points)
7	Henniker (community)	17.0% (±8.5 points)

New London (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

It lies inside New London, whose figures include it.

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 New London (community)

What is the most common way to heat a home in New London (community)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in New London (community), used by 42.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in New London (community) heat with oil?

40.1% (±17.4 points) of occupied homes in New London (community) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in New London (community) have electric heat?

11.1% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes in New London (community) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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