How are homes heated in Gary, WV?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Gary, used by 76.4% (±13.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.0% heat with utility gas.
3.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 9.0% (±9.7 points)
- Electricity
- 76.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 3.7%
Heating fuel in Gary
| Fuel used most | Gary | McDowell County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.0% (±9.7 points) | 10.8% | 40.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 3.7% (±6.0 points) | 4.5% | 2.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 76.4% (±13.8 points) | 67.2% | 46.1% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.6% (±9.2 points) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±13.1 points) | 6.0% | 4.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±13.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 2.2% (±3.6 points) | 4.8% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±13.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±13.1 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 Gary, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from McDowell County (4.5%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Gary, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from McDowell County (67.2%).
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 Gary
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary | — | 76.4% (±13.8 points) | — |
| Kimball | 4.1 mi | 91.7% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Welch | 5.4 mi | 36.9% (±10.6 points) | Lower |
| Anawalt | 5.5 mi | 50.0% (±32.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Keystone | 6.1 mi | 86.7% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northfork | 7.1 mi | 50.7% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| War | 8.6 mi | 66.3% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Davy | 9.8 mi | 89.4% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pocahontas | 11 mi | 88.2% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Welch, WV (36.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across McDowell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northfork | 35.2% (±22.6 points) |
| 2 | Anawalt | 9.3% (±10.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Keystone | 6.7% (±18.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | War | 6.7% (±8.3 points) |
| 5 | Kimball | 4.5% (±8.0 points) |
| 6 | Gary | 3.7% (±6.0 points) |
| 7 | Davy | 3.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 8 | Bradshaw | 2.9% (±6.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Iaeger | 0.0% (±32.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Welch | 0.0% (±5.4 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 Gary
What is the most common way to heat a home in Gary?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Gary, used by 76.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Gary heat with oil?
3.7% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes in Gary use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Gary have electric heat?
76.4% (±13.8 points) of occupied homes in Gary 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 Gary city, West Virginia (place:30196, 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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