How are homes heated in Farmville, VA?

Name: Heating fuel in Farmville, VA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Farmville, used by 78.1% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.7% heat with utility gas.

7.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.7% (±0.8 points)
Electricity: 78.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 7.6%

Heating fuel in Farmville

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Farmville	Prince Edward County	Virginia	United States
Utility gas	0.7% (±0.8 points)	3.1%	32.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	7.6% (±3.6 points)	6.9%	3.2%	3.9%
Electricity	78.1% (±6.2 points)	74.3%	57.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	8.8% (±5.5 points)	8.2%	4.3%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±1.5 points)	4.1%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.5 points)	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.5 points)	0.4%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.8% (±2.7 points)	2.0%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.0% (±1.1 points)	0.9%	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 Farmville, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Prince Edward County (6.9%).

It is also higher than in Virginia (3.2%).

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

In Farmville, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Prince Edward County (74.3%).

It is also higher than in Virginia (57.5%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Farmville

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Farmville
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Farmville	—	78.1% (±6.2 points)	—
Hampden-Sydney	5.5 mi	69.8% (±42.3 points)	Not measurably different
Burkeville	14 mi	73.5% (±12.1 points)	Not measurably different
Pamplin City	16 mi	62.5% (±20.1 points)	Not measurably different
Crewe	17 mi	71.9% (±7.5 points)	Not measurably different
Dillwyn	17 mi	83.2% (±9.8 points)	Not measurably different
Keysville	18 mi	82.7% (±7.4 points)	Not measurably different
Charlotte Court House	21 mi	55.8% (±15.2 points)	Lower
Victoria	23 mi	69.7% (±7.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Charlotte Court House, VA (55.8%).

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 Farmville

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Farmville, used by 78.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Farmville heat with oil?

7.6% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes in Farmville use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Farmville have electric heat?

78.1% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Farmville heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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