How are homes heated in Loving, NM?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Loving, used by 73.7% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 73.7% (±10.1 points)
- Electricity
- 23.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Loving
| Fuel used most | Loving | Eddy County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.7% (±10.1 points) | 40.3% | 61.7% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 23.4% (±9.3 points) | 54.6% | 23.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.8% (±4.7 points) | 3.3% | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 1.1% | 5.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.3% | 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 Loving, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Eddy 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 Loving, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Eddy County (54.6%).
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 Loving
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loving | — | 23.4% (±9.3 points) | — |
| Carlsbad | 12 mi | 54.3% (±4.3 points) | Higher |
| La Huerta | 13 mi | 45.9% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Atoka | 38 mi | 67.8% (±24.5 points) | Higher |
| Artesia | 43 mi | 44.9% (±7.0 points) | Higher |
| Lake Arthur | 52 mi | 54.2% (±19.8 points) | Higher |
| Hope | 52 mi | 92.9% (±12.1 points) | Higher |
| Jal | 54 mi | 58.4% (±14.5 points) | Higher |
| Eunice | 56 mi | 45.3% (±11.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Carlsbad, NM (54.3%), Atoka, NM (67.8%), Artesia, NM (44.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Eddy County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Artesia | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Atoka | 0.0% (±7.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Carlsbad | 0.0% (±0.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Hope | 0.0% (±64.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | La Huerta | 0.0% (±7.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Loving | 0.0% (±8.2 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 Loving
What is the most common way to heat a home in Loving?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Loving, used by 73.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Loving heat with oil?
0.0% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes in Loving use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Loving have electric heat?
23.4% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes in Loving heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Loving village, New Mexico
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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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Figures last updated on .