How are homes heated in Independence, VA?

Name: Heating fuel in Independence, VA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Independence, used by 53.6% (±11.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.4% heat with utility gas.

36.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.4% (±0.8 points)
Electricity: 53.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 36.7%

Heating fuel in Independence

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Independence	Grayson County	Virginia	United States
Utility gas	0.4% (±0.8 points)	1.3%	32.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	36.7% (±12.0 points)	22.6%	3.2%	3.9%
Electricity	53.6% (±11.2 points)	50.0%	57.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	4.7% (±4.3 points)	11.5%	4.3%	4.9%
Wood	4.7% (±3.4 points)	13.9%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±8.1 points)	0.0%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±8.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±8.1 points)	0.2%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±8.1 points)	0.5%	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 Independence, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Grayson County (22.6%).

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

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

In Independence, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Grayson County (50.0%).

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 Independence

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Independence
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Independence	—	53.6% (±11.2 points)	—
Sparta	8.7 mi	61.9% (±11.1 points)	Not measurably different
Fries	11 mi	71.2% (±16.3 points)	Not measurably different
Galax	13 mi	72.4% (±5.5 points)	Higher
Troutdale	17 mi	47.5% (±20.7 points)	Not measurably different
Woodlawn (Carroll County)	20 mi	73.1% (±13.0 points)	Higher
Rural Retreat	20 mi	66.8% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different
Lansing	22 mi	22.7% (±23.5 points)	Lower
Jefferson	23 mi	75.4% (±7.2 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lansing, NC (22.7%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Galax, VA (72.4%), Woodlawn (Carroll County), VA (73.1%), Jefferson, NC (75.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Independence	36.7% (±12.0 points)
2	Fries	25.3% (±16.1 points)
3	Troutdale	17.5% (±12.9 points)

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 Independence

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

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

How many homes in Independence heat with oil?

36.7% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes in Independence use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Independence have electric heat?

53.6% (±11.2 points) of occupied homes in Independence heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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