Average Heating Bill in New York → Putnam County
$539/mo
$3,235/year
$1.62/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↓ Oil prices are down 7.1% 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 | $1,375 | $229 |
| Heat Pump | $0.28/kWh | $28 | $2,295 | $383 |
| Heating Oil | $4.60/gallon | $39 | $3,235 | $539 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.28/kWh | $83 | $6,885 | $1,148 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$1,375/year estimated — saving $1,860/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Putnam 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 (5,915 HDD for Putnam County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 12 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 Putnam County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $4.60/gal · 12 suppliers reporting prices
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