How are homes heated in Grafton, WV?

Name: Heating fuel in Grafton, WV, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Grafton, used by 74.2% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

22.0% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 74.2% (±8.1 points)
Electricity: 22.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Grafton

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Grafton	Taylor County	West Virginia	United States
Utility gas	74.2% (±8.1 points)	47.9%	40.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±2.0 points)	0.9%	2.1%	3.9%
Electricity	22.0% (±7.1 points)	27.3%	46.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.6% (±2.9 points)	15.0%	5.4%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±2.0 points)	7.2%	4.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.0 points)	0.8%	0.3%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±2.0 points)	0.6%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.3% (±1.7 points)	0.4%	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 Grafton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Taylor County (0.9%).

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

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

In Grafton, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Taylor County (27.3%).

It is also lower than in West Virginia (46.1%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Grafton

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Grafton
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Grafton	—	22.0% (±7.1 points)	—
Flemington	7.9 mi	16.0% (±11.7 points)	Not measurably different
Newburg	9.3 mi	14.2% (±10.8 points)	Not measurably different
White Hall	11 mi	32.8% (±11.0 points)	Not measurably different
Pleasant Valley	11 mi	36.2% (±10.7 points)	Higher
Fairmont	12 mi	22.6% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Bridgeport	12 mi	22.6% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different
Philippi	13 mi	28.6% (±10.2 points)	Not measurably different
Monongah	14 mi	22.0% (±13.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pleasant Valley, WV (36.2%).

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 Grafton

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Grafton, used by 74.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Grafton heat with oil?

0.0% (±2.0 points) of occupied homes in Grafton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Grafton have electric heat?

22.0% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes in Grafton heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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