How are homes heated in Munford, TN?

Name: Heating fuel in Munford, TN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Munford, used by 66.8% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

24.5% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 66.8% (±8.2 points)
Electricity: 24.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Munford

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Munford	Tipton County	Tennessee	United States
Utility gas	66.8% (±8.2 points)	57.3%	30.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.1%	0.3%	3.9%
Electricity	24.5% (±7.7 points)	37.7%	63.7%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.2% (±2.0 points)	3.2%	3.6%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.5%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.1%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	7.4% (±8.0 points)	1.0%	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 Munford, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Tipton County (0.1%).

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

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Munford, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Tipton County (37.7%).

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 Munford

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Munford
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Munford	—	24.5% (±7.7 points)	—
Atoka	2.1 mi	27.5% (±7.6 points)	Not measurably different
Brighton	5.3 mi	27.6% (±8.9 points)	Not measurably different
Gilt Edge	6.4 mi	35.4% (±9.2 points)	Not measurably different
Burlison	8.1 mi	32.7% (±15.0 points)	Not measurably different
Millington	8.9 mi	65.0% (±6.4 points)	Higher
Garland	11 mi	15.6% (±13.3 points)	Not measurably different
Covington	13 mi	54.7% (±8.8 points)	Higher
Lakeland	13 mi	43.4% (±7.0 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Millington, TN (65.0%), Covington, TN (54.7%), Lakeland, TN (43.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	Brighton	0.0% (±4.0 points)
1 (tie)	Burlison	0.0% (±23.9 points)
1 (tie)	Covington	0.0% (±1.2 points)
1 (tie)	Garland	0.0% (±25.9 points)
1 (tie)	Gilt Edge	0.0% (±21.8 points)
1 (tie)	Mason	0.0% (±12.7 points)
1 (tie)	Munford	0.0% (±1.9 points)

Showing 7 of 8 places in Tipton 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 Munford

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Munford, used by 66.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Munford heat with oil?

0.0% (±1.9 points) of occupied homes in Munford use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Munford have electric heat?

24.5% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes in Munford heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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