Average Heating Bill in New York → Columbia County
$586/mo
$3,518/year
$1.76/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↓ Oil prices are down 7.8% over the past 6 weeks, which affects current heating bills. View price trends.
| Fuel | Local Price | Cost/MMBTU | Annual Cost | Monthly (Heating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Cheapest | $1.54/therm | $17 | $1,495 | $249 |
| Heat Pump | $0.28/kWh | $28 | $2,496 | $416 |
| Heating Oil | $4.60/gallon | $39 | $3,518 | $586 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.28/kWh | $83 | $7,488 | $1,248 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$1,495/year estimated — saving $2,023/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Columbia County:
Based on a 2,000 sq ft home with 85% oil furnace efficiency, COP 3.0 heat pump, NOAA 30-year normal heating degree days (6,433 HDD for Columbia County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 3 tracked suppliers.
Data updated 2026-06-02.
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If you're staying with oil heat, compare local suppliers to find the best price. The spread in Columbia County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $4.60/gal · 3 suppliers reporting prices
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