How are homes heated in Elephant Butte, NM?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Elephant Butte, used by 67.4% (±13.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.2% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 67.4% (±13.0 points)
- Electricity
- 26.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Elephant Butte
| Fuel used most | Elephant Butte | Sierra County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.4% (±13.0 points) | 49.2% | 61.7% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 26.2% (±12.9 points) | 30.7% | 23.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 6.5% (±7.0 points) | 14.6% | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 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 Elephant Butte, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Sierra County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Elephant Butte, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Sierra County (30.7%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (23.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Elephant Butte
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Butte | — | 26.2% (±12.9 points) | — |
| Truth or Consequences | 5.0 mi | 25.1% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Williamsburg | 6.2 mi | 47.2% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hatch | 35 mi | 28.9% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Radium Springs | 52 mi | 12.0% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bayard | 60 mi | 33.5% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Clara | 61 mi | 48.4% (±11.7 points) | Higher |
| San Ysidro (community) | 62 mi | 5.4% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
| Hurley | 62 mi | 37.3% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: San Ysidro (community), NM (5.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Santa Clara, NM (48.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Sierra County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Elephant Butte | 0.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Truth or Consequences | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Williamsburg | 0.0% (±15.8 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 Elephant Butte
What is the most common way to heat a home in Elephant Butte?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Elephant Butte, used by 67.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Elephant Butte heat with oil?
0.0% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in Elephant Butte use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Elephant Butte have electric heat?
26.2% (±12.9 points) of occupied homes in Elephant Butte heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Elephant Butte city, New Mexico (place:22720, in state:35).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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