How are homes heated in Laurel Park, NC?

Name: Heating fuel in Laurel Park, NC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Laurel Park, used by 51.4% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

43.6% heat with electricity.

3.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 51.4% (±7.2 points)
Electricity: 43.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.0%

Heating fuel in Laurel Park

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Laurel Park	Henderson County	North Carolina	United States
Utility gas	51.4% (±7.2 points)	26.3%	24.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.0% (±2.9 points)	2.6%	2.0%	3.9%
Electricity	43.6% (±7.3 points)	60.4%	65.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.9% (±1.5 points)	6.4%	6.0%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±3.9 points)	3.0%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.9 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±3.9 points)	0.3%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.9 points)	0.8%	0.7%	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 Laurel Park, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Henderson County (2.6%).

It is not measurably different from North Carolina (2.0%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Laurel Park, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Henderson County (60.4%).

It is also lower than in North Carolina (65.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Laurel Park

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Laurel Park
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Laurel Park	—	43.6% (±7.3 points)	—
Valley Hill	1.4 mi	60.9% (±13.3 points)	Higher
Hendersonville	2.8 mi	63.5% (±4.2 points)	Higher
Balfour	3.0 mi	57.1% (±16.8 points)	Not measurably different
Barker Heights	3.5 mi	84.2% (±10.6 points)	Higher
Horse Shoe	3.6 mi	53.8% (±12.9 points)	Not measurably different
Mountain Home	4.1 mi	56.7% (±10.7 points)	Higher
Flat Rock	4.3 mi	30.7% (±7.9 points)	Lower
Etowah	4.8 mi	51.1% (±7.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Flat Rock, NC (30.7%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Valley Hill, NC (60.9%), Hendersonville, NC (63.5%), Barker Heights, NC (84.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Balfour	11.0% (±7.3 points)
2	East Flat Rock	9.9% (±6.6 points)
3	Valley Hill	6.7% (±6.2 points)
4	Barker Heights	5.6% (±5.9 points)
5	Dana	5.4% (±5.9 points)
6	Laurel Park	3.0% (±2.9 points)
7	Fruitland	2.9% (±2.6 points)
8	Edneyville	2.8% (±2.7 points)
9	Etowah	1.9% (±2.2 points)
10 (tie)	Fletcher	1.8% (±2.5 points)
10 (tie)	Horse Shoe	1.8% (±2.1 points)
12	Hoopers Creek	1.7% (±2.8 points)

Showing 12 of 16 places in Henderson 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 Laurel Park

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Laurel Park, used by 51.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Laurel Park heat with oil?

3.0% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in Laurel Park use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Laurel Park have electric heat?

43.6% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Laurel Park heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurel Park town, North Carolina

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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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