How are homes heated in Wilmot, NH?

Name: Heating fuel in Wilmot, NH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Wilmot, used by 36.9% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.9% heat with utility gas.

2.7% heat with electricity.

34.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.9% (±2.9 points)
Electricity: 2.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 34.5%

Heating fuel in Wilmot

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Wilmot	Merrimack County	New Hampshire	United States
Utility gas	2.9% (±2.9 points)	25.4%	21.4%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	34.5% (±7.6 points)	33.5%	39.5%	3.9%
Electricity	2.7% (±1.9 points)	12.6%	11.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	36.9% (±7.7 points)	18.6%	19.2%	4.9%
Wood	16.6% (±6.1 points)	7.1%	5.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	1.5% (±1.3 points)	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.2 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	4.9% (±7.1 points)	1.7%	1.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±5.2 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 Wilmot, 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 Wilmot, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Merrimack County (12.6%).

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 Wilmot

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Wilmot
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Wilmot	—	2.7% (±1.9 points)	—
New London (community)	3.7 mi	11.1% (±11.6 points)	Not measurably different
New London	3.8 mi	3.7% (±2.0 points)	Not measurably different
Danbury	6.5 mi	5.1% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different
Andover	6.6 mi	10.1% (±6.0 points)	Higher
Springfield	6.7 mi	0.8% (±1.4 points)	Not measurably different
Sutton	7.5 mi	3.4% (±2.3 points)	Not measurably different
Salisbury	8.5 mi	1.9% (±1.9 points)	Not measurably different
Grafton	9.2 mi	0.6% (±0.7 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grafton, NH (0.6%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Andover, NH (10.1%).

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
16	Danbury	39.6% (±9.8 points)
17	Bradford	38.5% (±7.4 points)
18	Allenstown	38.0% (±7.1 points)
19	Northfield	37.4% (±7.3 points)
20	Newbury	37.1% (±7.4 points)
21	Boscawen	34.6% (±7.2 points)
22	Wilmot	34.5% (±7.6 points)
23	Andover	33.7% (±8.7 points)
24	Sutton	32.4% (±9.2 points)
25	Hooksett	31.9% (±5.0 points)
26	Henniker	27.7% (±7.2 points)
27	Concord	16.5% (±1.8 points)

Showing 12 of 27 places in Merrimack 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 Wilmot

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Wilmot, used by 36.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Wilmot heat with oil?

34.5% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Wilmot use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Wilmot have electric heat?

2.7% (±1.9 points) of occupied homes in Wilmot heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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

To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Wilmot town, Merrimack County, New Hampshire (county subdivision:84900, in state:33 county:013).

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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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