How are homes heated in Keyser, WV?

Name: Heating fuel in Keyser, WV, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Keyser, used by 61.0% (±10.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

35.4% heat with electricity.

2.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 61.0% (±10.7 points)
Electricity: 35.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.8%

Heating fuel in Keyser

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Keyser	Mineral County	West Virginia	United States
Utility gas	61.0% (±10.7 points)	19.5%	40.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.8% (±2.8 points)	8.0%	2.1%	3.9%
Electricity	35.4% (±10.8 points)	50.7%	46.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.0% (±1.8 points)	6.1%	5.4%	4.9%
Wood	0.8% (±1.6 points)	14.3%	4.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.8 points)	1.0%	0.3%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±1.8 points)	0.2%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.8 points)	0.2%	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 Keyser, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Mineral County (8.0%).

It is not measurably different from West Virginia (2.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Keyser, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Mineral County (50.7%).

It is not measurably different from West Virginia (46.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Keyser

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Keyser
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Keyser	—	35.4% (±10.8 points)	—
Piedmont	4.3 mi	28.9% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different
Westernport	4.6 mi	25.7% (±9.4 points)	Not measurably different
Luke	4.9 mi	5.7% (±9.7 points)	Lower
Barton	6.7 mi	15.9% (±8.1 points)	Lower
Lonaconing	8.7 mi	22.9% (±7.4 points)	Not measurably different
Elk Garden	10.0 mi	3.4% (±5.6 points)	Lower
Midland	11 mi	14.1% (±13.7 points)	Lower
Kitzmiller	11 mi	6.0% (±4.7 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Luke, MD (5.7%), Barton, MD (15.9%), Elk Garden, WV (3.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Fort Ashby	19.9% (±16.3 points)
2	Piedmont	4.0% (±5.7 points)
3	Keyser	2.8% (±2.8 points)
4	Carpendale	2.1% (±1.9 points)
5 (tie)	Elk Garden	0.0% (±41.8 points)
5 (tie)	Ridgeley	0.0% (±22.8 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 Keyser

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Keyser, used by 61.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Keyser heat with oil?

2.8% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in Keyser use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Keyser have electric heat?

35.4% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes in Keyser heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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