How are homes heated in Burnsville, WV?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Burnsville, used by 69.4% (±17.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.9% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 69.4% (±17.7 points)
- Electricity
- 26.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Burnsville
| Fuel used most | Burnsville | Braxton County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.4% (±17.7 points) | 40.0% | 40.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±14.2 points) | 0.0% | 2.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 26.9% (±17.8 points) | 32.7% | 46.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.7% (±4.3 points) | 10.6% | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±14.2 points) | 15.4% | 4.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±14.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±14.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±14.2 points) | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±14.2 points) | 0.0% | 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 Burnsville, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Braxton County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Burnsville, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Braxton County (32.7%).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (46.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Burnsville
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnsville | — | 26.9% (±17.8 points) | — |
| Sand Fork | 6.5 mi | 13.0% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flatwoods | 9.6 mi | 32.7% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenville | 11 mi | 28.9% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sutton | 13 mi | 23.1% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gassaway | 15 mi | 25.3% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weston | 16 mi | 23.3% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Auburn | 20 mi | 0.0% (±65.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jane Lew | 22 mi | 19.6% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Braxton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Burnsville | 0.0% (±14.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Flatwoods | 0.0% (±27.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Gassaway | 0.0% (±10.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Sutton | 0.0% (±8.7 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 Burnsville
What is the most common way to heat a home in Burnsville?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Burnsville, used by 69.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Burnsville heat with oil?
0.0% (±14.2 points) of occupied homes in Burnsville use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Burnsville have electric heat?
26.9% (±17.8 points) of occupied homes in Burnsville 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 Burnsville town, West Virginia (place:11716, 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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