How are homes heated in New Martinsville, WV?

Name: Heating fuel in New Martinsville, WV, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in New Martinsville, used by 76.5% (±5.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

22.3% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 76.5% (±5.7 points)
Electricity: 22.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in New Martinsville

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	New Martinsville	Wetzel County	West Virginia	United States
Utility gas	76.5% (±5.7 points)	69.7%	40.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±1.7 points)	0.1%	2.1%	3.9%
Electricity	22.3% (±5.9 points)	19.8%	46.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.2% (±0.4 points)	4.3%	5.4%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±1.7 points)	5.3%	4.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.7 points)	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.9% (±1.0 points)	0.4%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.7 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 New Martinsville, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Wetzel County (0.1%).

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

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

In New Martinsville, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Wetzel County (19.8%).

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 New Martinsville

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with New Martinsville
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
New Martinsville	—	22.3% (±5.9 points)	—
Ohio Township (Monroe County)	3.3 mi	37.7% (±14.6 points)	Not measurably different
Lee Township (Monroe County)	3.7 mi	19.8% (±16.5 points)	Not measurably different
Paden City	4.9 mi	11.9% (±6.5 points)	Lower
Green Township (Monroe County)	8.0 mi	9.2% (±10.7 points)	Lower
Salem Township (Monroe County)	8.5 mi	21.2% (±11.4 points)	Not measurably different
Jackson Township (Monroe County)	8.8 mi	9.3% (±11.2 points)	Lower
Clarington	9.3 mi	25.0% (±15.0 points)	Not measurably different
Sistersville	9.4 mi	15.8% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Paden City, WV (11.9%), Green Township (Monroe County), OH (9.2%), Jackson Township (Monroe County), OH (9.3%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	Hundred	0.0% (±17.2 points)
1 (tie)	New Martinsville	0.0% (±1.7 points)
1 (tie)	Paden City	0.0% (±3.8 points)
1 (tie)	Pine Grove	0.0% (±19.9 points)
1 (tie)	Smithfield	0.0% (±40.5 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 New Martinsville

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in New Martinsville, used by 76.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in New Martinsville heat with oil?

0.0% (±1.7 points) of occupied homes in New Martinsville use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in New Martinsville have electric heat?

22.3% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in New Martinsville heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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