How are homes heated in North Hampton, NH?

Name: Heating fuel in North Hampton, NH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in North Hampton, used by 65.9% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.0% heat with utility gas.

4.2% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.0% (±3.5 points)
Electricity: 4.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 65.9%

Heating fuel in North Hampton

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	North Hampton	Rockingham County	New Hampshire	United States
Utility gas	3.0% (±3.5 points)	17.0%	21.4%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	65.9% (±7.9 points)	42.2%	39.5%	3.9%
Electricity	4.2% (±2.5 points)	11.5%	11.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	19.0% (±5.9 points)	23.0%	19.2%	4.9%
Wood	4.6% (±3.6 points)	3.1%	5.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.8 points)	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.8 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.3% (±3.1 points)	2.1%	1.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.8 points)	0.8%	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 North Hampton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Rockingham County (42.2%).

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

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

In North Hampton, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Rockingham County (11.5%).

It is also lower than in New Hampshire (11.1%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near North Hampton

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with North Hampton
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
North Hampton	—	4.2% (±2.5 points)	—
Hampton (community)	2.5 mi	15.8% (±3.9 points)	Higher
Hampton	2.8 mi	19.7% (±2.9 points)	Higher
Greenland	4.2 mi	3.2% (±2.2 points)	Not measurably different
Stratham	4.4 mi	3.4% (±2.5 points)	Not measurably different
Hampton Beach	4.6 mi	40.6% (±9.7 points)	Higher
Hampton Falls	4.8 mi	6.5% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different
Exeter (community)	5.9 mi	21.3% (±5.5 points)	Higher
Portsmouth	6.1 mi	17.9% (±3.1 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hampton (community), NH (15.8%), Hampton, NH (19.7%), Hampton Beach, NH (40.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	North Hampton	65.9% (±7.9 points)
2	New Castle	63.6% (±10.2 points)
3	Newfields	63.4% (±8.0 points)
4	Candia	62.8% (±9.9 points)
5	Kensington	60.7% (±6.3 points)
6	Chester	59.9% (±7.6 points)
7	Rye	59.4% (±7.4 points)

Showing 7 of 37 places in Rockingham 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 North Hampton

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

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in North Hampton, used by 65.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in North Hampton heat with oil?

65.9% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in North Hampton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in North Hampton have electric heat?

4.2% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in North Hampton heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Hampton town, Rockingham 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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