How are homes heated in Mars Hill, NC?

Name: Heating fuel in Mars Hill, NC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Mars Hill, used by 61.8% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

25.1% heat with utility gas.

6.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 25.1% (±9.1 points)
Electricity: 61.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 6.3%

Heating fuel in Mars Hill

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Mars Hill	Madison County	North Carolina	United States
Utility gas	25.1% (±9.1 points)	3.9%	24.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	6.3% (±4.3 points)	16.8%	2.0%	3.9%
Electricity	61.8% (±9.9 points)	49.1%	65.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.0% (±1.0 points)	16.3%	6.0%	4.9%
Wood	5.3% (±5.3 points)	13.0%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.7 points)	0.3%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.3% (±0.6 points)	0.2%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.2% (±0.6 points)	0.3%	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 Mars Hill, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Madison County (16.8%).

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

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

In Mars Hill, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Madison County (49.1%).

It is not measurably different from North Carolina (65.5%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Mars Hill

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Mars Hill
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Mars Hill	—	61.8% (±9.9 points)	—
Marshall	7.6 mi	71.3% (±10.8 points)	Not measurably different
Weaverville	8.9 mi	64.4% (±9.7 points)	Not measurably different
Woodfin	13 mi	69.4% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different
Burnsville	15 mi	53.8% (±9.3 points)	Not measurably different
Emma	16 mi	78.5% (±14.8 points)	Not measurably different
Hot Springs	16 mi	72.1% (±11.9 points)	Not measurably different
Asheville	18 mi	63.2% (±2.3 points)	Not measurably different
Swannanoa	18 mi	83.0% (±6.4 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Swannanoa, NC (83.0%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Marshall	15.0% (±6.8 points)
2	Hot Springs	9.2% (±8.5 points)
3	Mars Hill	6.3% (±4.3 points)

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 Mars Hill

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Mars Hill, used by 61.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Mars Hill heat with oil?

6.3% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in Mars Hill use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Mars Hill have electric heat?

61.8% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in Mars Hill heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mars Hill 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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