How are homes heated in West Siloam Springs, OK?

Name: Heating fuel in West Siloam Springs, OK, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in West Siloam Springs, used by 48.3% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

19.1% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 19.1% (±5.5 points)
Electricity: 48.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in West Siloam Springs

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	West Siloam Springs	Delaware County	Oklahoma	United States
Utility gas	19.1% (±5.5 points)	17.8%	49.7%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±5.7 points)	0.0%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	48.3% (±7.0 points)	55.0%	41.7%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	22.6% (±6.1 points)	17.1%	6.1%	4.9%
Wood	3.5% (±2.7 points)	7.8%	1.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.7 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±5.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	5.7% (±3.5 points)	1.8%	0.6%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.7% (±1.0 points)	0.3%	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 West Siloam Springs, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Delaware County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (0.2%).

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

In West Siloam Springs, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Delaware County (55.0%).

It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (41.7%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near West Siloam Springs

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Siloam Springs
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
West Siloam Springs	—	48.3% (±7.0 points)	—
Siloam Springs	3.9 mi	43.8% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different
Watts	5.0 mi	35.0% (±15.9 points)	Not measurably different
Colcord	8.0 mi	60.9% (±9.1 points)	Higher
Gentry	8.3 mi	57.5% (±12.3 points)	Not measurably different
Kansas	11 mi	44.6% (±13.7 points)	Not measurably different
Springtown	11 mi	35.8% (±29.6 points)	Not measurably different
Westville	13 mi	34.6% (±8.7 points)	Lower
Oaks	14 mi	32.3% (±13.9 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Westville, OK (34.6%), Oaks, OK (32.3%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Colcord, OK (60.9%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
2 (tie)	Colcord	0.0% (±6.7 points)
2 (tie)	Copeland	0.0% (±3.2 points)
2 (tie)	Grove	0.0% (±0.8 points)
2 (tie)	Jay	0.0% (±2.6 points)
2 (tie)	Kansas	0.0% (±7.2 points)
2 (tie)	Kenwood	0.0% (±6.1 points)
2 (tie)	West Siloam Springs	0.0% (±5.7 points)

Showing 7 of 10 places in Delaware 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 West Siloam Springs

What is the most common way to heat a home in West Siloam Springs?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in West Siloam Springs, used by 48.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in West Siloam Springs heat with oil?

0.0% (±5.7 points) of occupied homes in West Siloam Springs use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in West Siloam Springs have electric heat?

48.3% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in West Siloam Springs heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Siloam Springs town, 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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