How are homes heated in Bath (Berkeley Springs), WV?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Bath (Berkeley Springs), used by 61.1% (±14.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.3% heat with utility gas.
23.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 5.3% (±5.6 points)
- Electricity
- 61.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 23.0%
Heating fuel in Bath (Berkeley Springs)
| Fuel used most | Bath (Berkeley Springs) | Morgan County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.3% (±5.6 points) | 1.7% | 40.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 23.0% (±11.9 points) | 10.1% | 2.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 61.1% (±14.1 points) | 67.0% | 46.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.6% (±1.8 points) | 5.3% | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.1% (±4.1 points) | 13.3% | 4.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.6% (±1.7 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.4% (±4.3 points) | 1.3% | 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 Bath (Berkeley Springs), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Morgan County (10.1%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (2.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Bath (Berkeley Springs), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Morgan County (67.0%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (46.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Bath (Berkeley Springs)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath (Berkeley Springs) | — | 61.1% (±14.1 points) | — |
| Hancock | 6.5 mi | 63.8% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethel Township (Fulton County) | 11 mi | 41.4% (±6.2 points) | Lower |
| Union Township (Fulton County) | 11 mi | 44.1% (±9.4 points) | Lower |
| Thompson Township (Fulton County) | 13 mi | 37.6% (±8.0 points) | Lower |
| Hedgesville | 13 mi | 81.9% (±13.3 points) | Higher |
| Paw Paw | 14 mi | 75.0% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mann Township | 14 mi | 30.3% (±9.7 points) | Lower |
| Warren Township (Franklin County) | 16 mi | 40.1% (±13.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bethel Township (Fulton County), PA (41.4%), Union Township (Fulton County), PA (44.1%), Thompson Township (Fulton County), PA (37.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hedgesville, WV (81.9%).
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 Bath (Berkeley Springs)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Bath (Berkeley Springs)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Bath (Berkeley Springs), used by 61.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Bath (Berkeley Springs) heat with oil?
23.0% (±11.9 points) of occupied homes in Bath (Berkeley Springs) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Bath (Berkeley Springs) have electric heat?
61.1% (±14.1 points) of occupied homes in Bath (Berkeley 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 Bath (Berkeley Springs) town, West Virginia (place:04876, in state:54).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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