How are homes heated in Bradley, WV?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Bradley, used by 67.1% (±15.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.9% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 32.9% (±15.4 points)
- Electricity
- 67.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Bradley
| Fuel used most | Bradley | Raleigh County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.9% (±15.4 points) | 36.3% | 40.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 0.9% | 2.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 67.1% (±15.4 points) | 55.9% | 46.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 1.9% | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 0.5% | 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 Bradley, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Raleigh County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Bradley, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Raleigh County (55.9%).
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 Bradley
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | — | 67.1% (±15.4 points) | — |
| Prosperity | 2.3 mi | 36.3% (±24.3 points) | Lower |
| Mount Hope | 3.1 mi | 39.2% (±9.1 points) | Lower |
| Pax | 4.0 mi | 98.1% (±4.6 points) | Higher |
| Stanaford | 5.5 mi | 48.7% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mabscott | 6.8 mi | 47.7% (±11.6 points) | Lower |
| Beckley | 7.2 mi | 44.6% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
| Oak Hill | 8.0 mi | 42.4% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
| MacArthur | 8.3 mi | 33.8% (±15.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Prosperity, WV (36.3%), Mount Hope, WV (39.2%), Mabscott, WV (47.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pax, WV (98.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Raleigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beckley | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Bradley | 0.0% (±7.0 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Crab Orchard | 0.0% (±5.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Daniels | 0.0% (±4.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Lester | 0.0% (±21.6 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Mabscott | 0.0% (±6.6 points) |
| 2 (tie) | MacArthur | 0.0% (±5.8 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Prosperity | 0.0% (±7.3 points) |
Showing 8 of 11 places in Raleigh County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Bradley is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Bradley
What is the most common way to heat a home in Bradley?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Bradley, used by 67.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Bradley heat with oil?
0.0% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Bradley use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Bradley have electric heat?
67.1% (±15.4 points) of occupied homes in Bradley heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bradley CDP, West 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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