How are homes heated in Charles Town, WV?

Name: Heating fuel in Charles Town, WV, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Charles Town, used by 71.2% (±6.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

12.3% heat with utility gas.

8.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 12.3% (±4.8 points)
Electricity: 71.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 8.3%

Heating fuel in Charles Town

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Charles Town	Jefferson County	West Virginia	United States
Utility gas	12.3% (±4.8 points)	4.2%	40.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	8.3% (±3.3 points)	5.1%	2.1%	3.9%
Electricity	71.2% (±6.1 points)	75.6%	46.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	3.2% (±2.1 points)	8.8%	5.4%	4.9%
Wood	3.5% (±2.8 points)	4.7%	4.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.5%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.6% (±0.9 points)	0.4%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.9% (±1.4 points)	0.6%	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 Charles Town, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Jefferson County (5.1%).

It is also higher than in West Virginia (2.1%).

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

In Charles Town, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Jefferson County (75.6%).

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 Charles Town

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Charles Town
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Charles Town	—	71.2% (±6.1 points)	—
Ranson corporation	3.2 mi	82.8% (±5.3 points)	Higher
Shannondale	5.2 mi	74.1% (±6.7 points)	Not measurably different
Shenandoah Junction	6.3 mi	55.8% (±24.5 points)	Not measurably different
Bolivar	8.1 mi	83.2% (±9.3 points)	Higher
Harpers Ferry	8.6 mi	57.6% (±18.8 points)	Not measurably different
Hillsboro	9.6 mi	23.0% (±20.2 points)	Lower
Berryville	9.6 mi	46.8% (±7.5 points)	Lower
Round Hill	11 mi	64.0% (±12.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hillsboro, VA (23.0%), Berryville, VA (46.8%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ranson corporation, WV (82.8%), Bolivar, WV (83.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Harpers Ferry	41.8% (±18.9 points)
2	Shepherdstown	17.3% (±14.7 points)
3	Charles Town	8.3% (±3.3 points)
4	Ranson corporation	4.7% (±3.1 points)
5	Bolivar	3.6% (±2.2 points)
6	Shannondale	0.6% (±1.0 points)
7	Shenandoah Junction	0.0% (±10.1 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 Charles Town

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Charles Town, used by 71.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Charles Town heat with oil?

8.3% (±3.3 points) of occupied homes in Charles Town use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Charles Town have electric heat?

71.2% (±6.1 points) of occupied homes in Charles Town heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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