How are homes heated in Truth or Consequences, NM?

Name: Heating fuel in Truth or Consequences, NM, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Truth or Consequences, used by 67.4% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

25.1% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 67.4% (±6.5 points)
Electricity: 25.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Truth or Consequences

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Truth or Consequences	Sierra County	New Mexico	United States
Utility gas	67.4% (±6.5 points)	49.2%	61.7%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±1.6 points)	0.0%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	25.1% (±6.5 points)	30.7%	23.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	5.7% (±3.3 points)	14.6%	6.8%	4.9%
Wood	1.3% (±1.1 points)	4.4%	5.7%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.6 points)	0.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±1.6 points)	0.9%	1.1%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.3% (±0.6 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 Truth or Consequences, 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 lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Truth or Consequences, 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 Truth or Consequences

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Truth or Consequences
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Truth or Consequences	—	25.1% (±6.5 points)	—
Elephant Butte	5.0 mi	26.2% (±12.9 points)	Not measurably different
Williamsburg	8.5 mi	47.2% (±22.9 points)	Not measurably different
Hatch	40 mi	28.9% (±12.2 points)	Not measurably different
Radium Springs	57 mi	12.0% (±10.3 points)	Lower
Santa Clara	60 mi	48.4% (±11.7 points)	Higher
Bayard	60 mi	33.5% (±15.8 points)	Not measurably different
Magdalena	60 mi	6.1% (±10.0 points)	Lower
Socorro	60 mi	16.8% (±6.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Radium Springs, NM (12.0%), Magdalena, NM (6.1%).

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 Truth or Consequences

What is the most common way to heat a home in Truth or Consequences?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Truth or Consequences, used by 67.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Truth or Consequences heat with oil?

0.0% (±1.6 points) of occupied homes in Truth or Consequences use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Truth or Consequences have electric heat?

25.1% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Truth or Consequences heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Truth or Consequences city, 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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