How are homes heated in Addison (Webster Springs), WV?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Addison (Webster Springs), used by 50.6% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.3% heat with utility gas.
4.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.3% (±0.7 points)
- Electricity
- 50.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 4.9%
Heating fuel in Addison (Webster Springs)
| Fuel used most | Addison (Webster Springs) | Webster County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.3% (±0.7 points) | 2.8% | 40.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 4.9% (±6.3 points) | 1.4% | 2.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 50.6% (±11.4 points) | 37.7% | 46.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 26.1% (±9.6 points) | 31.9% | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 12.6% (±6.5 points) | 22.9% | 4.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.6% (±1.3 points) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.7% (±3.7 points) | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% (±1.7 points) | 0.7% | 0.4% | 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 Addison (Webster Springs), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Webster County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Addison (Webster Springs), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Webster County (37.7%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (46.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Addison (Webster Springs)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison (Webster Springs) | — | 50.6% (±11.4 points) | — |
| Cowen | 9.3 mi | 53.9% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Camden-on-Gauley | 13 mi | 34.0% (±27.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Craigsville | 17 mi | 40.9% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richwood | 19 mi | 18.2% (±8.3 points) | Lower |
| Sutton | 21 mi | 23.1% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
| Flatwoods | 21 mi | 32.7% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gassaway | 24 mi | 25.3% (±10.4 points) | Lower |
| Marlinton | 25 mi | 61.6% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Richwood, WV (18.2%), Sutton, WV (23.1%), Gassaway, WV (25.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Webster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cowen | 7.3% (±8.1 points) |
| 2 | Addison (Webster Springs) | 4.9% (±6.3 points) |
| 3 | Camden-on-Gauley | 0.0% (±46.5 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 Addison (Webster Springs)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Addison (Webster Springs)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Addison (Webster Springs), used by 50.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Addison (Webster Springs) heat with oil?
4.9% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Addison (Webster Springs) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Addison (Webster Springs) have electric heat?
50.6% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes in Addison (Webster Springs) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Addison (Webster Springs) town, West Virginia (place:00364, in state:54).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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