How are homes heated in West Hamlin, WV?

Name: Heating fuel in West Hamlin, WV, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in West Hamlin, used by 63.6% (±13.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

35.2% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 35.2% (±13.2 points)
Electricity: 63.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in West Hamlin

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	West Hamlin	Lincoln County	West Virginia	United States
Utility gas	35.2% (±13.2 points)	39.1%	40.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±10.9 points)	1.6%	2.1%	3.9%
Electricity	63.6% (±13.1 points)	54.1%	46.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.0% (±10.9 points)	1.3%	5.4%	4.9%
Wood	1.2% (±1.7 points)	3.7%	4.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±10.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±10.9 points)	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±10.9 points)	0.1%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±10.9 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 West Hamlin, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lincoln County (1.6%).

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

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

In West Hamlin, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lincoln County (54.1%).

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 West Hamlin

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Hamlin
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
West Hamlin	—	63.6% (±13.1 points)	—
Hamlin	5.2 mi	30.4% (±9.4 points)	Lower
Barboursville	9.9 mi	48.7% (±8.5 points)	Not measurably different
Milton	11 mi	67.2% (±11.2 points)	Not measurably different
Culloden	11 mi	68.9% (±9.3 points)	Not measurably different
Pea Ridge	11 mi	60.2% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Wayne	14 mi	47.6% (±10.0 points)	Not measurably different
Lavalette	14 mi	19.7% (±13.6 points)	Lower
Hurricane	14 mi	75.0% (±7.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hamlin, WV (30.4%), Lavalette, WV (19.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	Alum Creek	0.0% (±6.5 points)
1 (tie)	Hamlin	0.0% (±10.1 points)
1 (tie)	West Hamlin	0.0% (±10.9 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 West Hamlin

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in West Hamlin, used by 63.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in West Hamlin heat with oil?

0.0% (±10.9 points) of occupied homes in West Hamlin use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in West Hamlin have electric heat?

63.6% (±13.1 points) of occupied homes in West Hamlin heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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