How are homes heated in Weatherford, OK?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Weatherford, used by 60.7% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.7% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 37.7% (±5.0 points)
- Electricity
- 60.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Weatherford
| Fuel used most | Weatherford | Custer County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.7% (±5.0 points) | 43.4% | 49.7% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 60.7% (±4.9 points) | 49.6% | 41.7% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.6% (±1.4 points) | 5.4% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 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 Weatherford, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Custer County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Weatherford, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Custer County (49.6%).
It is also higher than in Oklahoma (41.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Weatherford
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford | — | 60.7% (±4.9 points) | — |
| Hydro | 5.9 mi | 48.0% (±10.8 points) | Lower |
| Corn | 12 mi | 29.4% (±10.8 points) | Lower |
| Colony | 13 mi | 58.5% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Custer City | 14 mi | 58.1% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thomas | 15 mi | 34.8% (±7.6 points) | Lower |
| Arapaho | 16 mi | 46.0% (±13.5 points) | Lower |
| Clinton | 16 mi | 31.6% (±6.6 points) | Lower |
| Bridgeport | 17 mi | 61.0% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hydro, OK (48.0%), Corn, OK (29.4%), Thomas, OK (34.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Custer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Arapaho | 0.0% (±10.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Butler | 0.0% (±19.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Clinton | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Custer City | 0.0% (±13.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Thomas | 0.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Weatherford | 0.0% (±0.5 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 Weatherford
What is the most common way to heat a home in Weatherford?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Weatherford, used by 60.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Weatherford heat with oil?
0.0% (±0.5 points) of occupied homes in Weatherford use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Weatherford have electric heat?
60.7% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Weatherford heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Weatherford city, Oklahoma
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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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