How are homes heated in Bethel Springs, TN?

Name: Heating fuel in Bethel Springs, TN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Bethel Springs, used by 60.6% (±12.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

26.4% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 60.6% (±12.7 points)
Electricity: 26.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Bethel Springs

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Bethel Springs	McNairy County	Tennessee	United States
Utility gas	60.6% (±12.7 points)	22.4%	30.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±14.6 points)	0.3%	0.3%	3.9%
Electricity	26.4% (±9.8 points)	57.9%	63.7%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	12.0% (±10.0 points)	15.4%	3.6%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±14.6 points)	2.9%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±14.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±14.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±14.6 points)	0.1%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.1% (±1.7 points)	1.1%	0.5%	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 Bethel Springs, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from McNairy County (0.3%).

It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.3%).

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

In Bethel Springs, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in McNairy County (57.9%).

It is also lower than in Tennessee (63.7%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Bethel Springs

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Bethel Springs
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Bethel Springs	—	26.4% (±9.8 points)	—
Selmer	4.5 mi	52.4% (±11.2 points)	Higher
Finger	8.5 mi	45.2% (±16.5 points)	Not measurably different
Eastview	11 mi	74.5% (±7.4 points)	Higher
Ramer	11 mi	61.8% (±17.4 points)	Higher
Stantonville	12 mi	50.8% (±21.9 points)	Higher
Hornsby	12 mi	44.2% (±19.7 points)	Not measurably different
Adamsville	13 mi	41.2% (±10.6 points)	Higher
Silerton	13 mi	26.5% (±18.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Selmer, TN (52.4%), Eastview, TN (74.5%), Ramer, TN (61.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Eastview	0.7% (±1.3 points)
2 (tie)	Adamsville	0.0% (±5.5 points)
2 (tie)	Bethel Springs	0.0% (±14.6 points)
2 (tie)	Finger	0.0% (±21.1 points)
2 (tie)	Guys	0.0% (±23.4 points)
2 (tie)	Michie	0.0% (±16.1 points)
2 (tie)	Milledgeville	0.0% (±31.2 points)
2 (tie)	Ramer	0.0% (±32.2 points)
2 (tie)	Selmer	0.0% (±2.4 points)

Showing 9 of 10 places in McNairy 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 Bethel Springs

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Bethel Springs, used by 60.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Bethel Springs heat with oil?

0.0% (±14.6 points) of occupied homes in Bethel Springs use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Bethel Springs have electric heat?

26.4% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes in Bethel Springs heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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

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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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