How are homes heated in West Union, WV?

Name: Heating fuel in West Union, WV, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in West Union, used by 77.3% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

19.9% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 77.3% (±11.4 points)
Electricity: 19.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in West Union

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	West Union	Doddridge County	West Virginia	United States
Utility gas	77.3% (±11.4 points)	77.8%	40.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±9.9 points)	0.0%	2.1%	3.9%
Electricity	19.9% (±11.5 points)	13.5%	46.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.7% (±1.9 points)	5.2%	5.4%	4.9%
Wood	0.8% (±1.4 points)	1.7%	4.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.9 points)	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.3% (±1.1 points)	1.4%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±9.9 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 West Union, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Doddridge County (0.0%).

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

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

In West Union, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Doddridge County (13.5%).

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 West Union

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Union
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
West Union	—	19.9% (±11.5 points)	—
Pennsboro	10 mi	8.8% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different
Salem	11 mi	34.3% (±11.0 points)	Not measurably different
Pullman	12 mi	5.7% (±10.7 points)	Not measurably different
Auburn	15 mi	0.0% (±65.0 points)	Not measurably different
Ellenboro	15 mi	25.3% (±22.0 points)	Not measurably different
Middlebourne	15 mi	25.7% (±9.0 points)	Not measurably different
Harrisville	16 mi	15.6% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Smithfield	18 mi	32.3% (±30.2 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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 West Union

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in West Union, used by 77.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in West Union heat with oil?

0.0% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in West Union use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in West Union have electric heat?

19.9% (±11.5 points) of occupied homes in West Union heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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