How are homes heated in Parsons, WV?

Name: Heating fuel in Parsons, WV, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Parsons, used by 61.1% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

24.8% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 61.1% (±9.9 points)
Electricity: 24.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Parsons

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Parsons	Tucker County	West Virginia	United States
Utility gas	61.1% (±9.9 points)	48.8%	40.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±6.5 points)	2.0%	2.1%	3.9%
Electricity	24.8% (±8.7 points)	21.9%	46.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	3.7% (±3.5 points)	11.5%	5.4%	4.9%
Wood	10.3% (±7.2 points)	13.3%	4.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.5 points)	0.8%	0.3%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±6.5 points)	1.6%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.5 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 Parsons, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Tucker County (2.0%).

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

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

In Parsons, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Tucker County (21.9%).

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 Parsons

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Parsons
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Parsons	—	24.8% (±8.7 points)	—
Hambleton	1.9 mi	2.2% (±5.9 points)	Lower
Hendricks	3.0 mi	11.3% (±8.1 points)	Lower
Montrose	7.5 mi	8.6% (±10.1 points)	Lower
Thomas	11 mi	12.8% (±8.5 points)	Not measurably different
Davis	12 mi	13.5% (±7.6 points)	Not measurably different
Harman	15 mi	51.9% (±28.1 points)	Not measurably different
Belington	15 mi	31.6% (±9.2 points)	Not measurably different
Elkins	15 mi	35.8% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hambleton, WV (2.2%), Hendricks, WV (11.3%), Montrose, WV (8.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	Davis	0.0% (±10.8 points)
1 (tie)	Hambleton	0.0% (±31.9 points)
1 (tie)	Hendricks	0.0% (±20.7 points)
1 (tie)	Parsons	0.0% (±6.5 points)
1 (tie)	Thomas	0.0% (±15.7 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 Parsons

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Parsons, used by 61.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Parsons heat with oil?

0.0% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Parsons use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Parsons have electric heat?

24.8% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes in Parsons heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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