How are homes heated in Covington, VA?

Name: Heating fuel in Covington, VA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Covington, used by 53.6% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

38.6% heat with utility gas.

3.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 38.6% (±6.2 points)
Electricity: 53.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 3.3%

Heating fuel in Covington

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Covington	Covington city	Virginia	United States
Utility gas	38.6% (±6.2 points)	38.6%	32.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	3.3% (±2.5 points)	3.3%	3.2%	3.9%
Electricity	53.6% (±6.9 points)	53.6%	57.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.7% (±1.6 points)	1.7%	4.3%	4.9%
Wood	1.8% (±1.8 points)	1.8%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.5 points)	0.0%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.7% (±1.1 points)	0.7%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.3% (±0.5 points)	0.3%	0.6%	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 Covington, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Covington city (3.3%).

It is not measurably different from Virginia (3.2%).

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

In Covington, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Covington city (53.6%).

It is not measurably different from Virginia (57.5%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Covington

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Covington
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Covington	—	53.6% (±6.9 points)	—
Clifton Forge	9.2 mi	58.5% (±9.0 points)	Not measurably different
Iron Gate	11 mi	71.2% (±14.5 points)	Higher
White Sulphur Springs	17 mi	34.5% (±8.2 points)	Lower
Fincastle	20 mi	61.7% (±12.6 points)	Not measurably different
New Castle	21 mi	79.6% (±17.6 points)	Higher
Buchanan	24 mi	78.0% (±7.2 points)	Higher
Lewisburg	24 mi	54.6% (±11.2 points)	Not measurably different
Falling Spring	25 mi	25.9% (±15.8 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: White Sulphur Springs, WV (34.5%), Falling Spring, WV (25.9%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Iron Gate, VA (71.2%), New Castle, VA (79.6%), Buchanan, VA (78.0%).

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

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 Covington

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Covington, used by 53.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Covington heat with oil?

3.3% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in Covington use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Covington have electric heat?

53.6% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes in Covington heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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

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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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