How are homes heated in Boerne, TX?

Name: Heating fuel in Boerne, TX, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Boerne, used by 74.9% (±3.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

22.1% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 22.1% (±4.0 points)
Electricity: 74.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Boerne

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Boerne	Kendall County	Texas	United States
Utility gas	22.1% (±4.0 points)	13.7%	34.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±0.7 points)	0.0%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	74.9% (±3.9 points)	74.2%	61.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.3% (±1.2 points)	10.9%	2.9%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±0.7 points)	0.6%	0.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.7 points)	0.0%	0.3%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±0.7 points)	0.2%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.7% (±1.1 points)	0.4%	0.6%	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 Boerne, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Kendall County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from Texas (0.1%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Boerne, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Kendall County (74.2%).

It is also higher than in Texas (61.2%).

It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Boerne

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Boerne
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Boerne	—	74.9% (±3.9 points)	—
Fair Oaks Ranch	6.0 mi	77.5% (±6.4 points)	Not measurably different
Scenic Oaks	6.7 mi	46.7% (±8.8 points)	Lower
Cross Mountain	10 mi	59.0% (±16.3 points)	Not measurably different
Grey Forest	12 mi	38.6% (±17.6 points)	Lower
Helotes	15 mi	50.2% (±6.9 points)	Lower
Timberwood Park	16 mi	59.6% (±3.6 points)	Lower
Comfort	17 mi	70.2% (±17.1 points)	Not measurably different
Lakehills	17 mi	89.1% (±5.2 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Scenic Oaks, TX (46.7%), Grey Forest, TX (38.6%), Helotes, TX (50.2%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lakehills, TX (89.1%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

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 Boerne

What is the most common way to heat a home in Boerne?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Boerne, used by 74.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Boerne heat with oil?

0.0% (±0.7 points) of occupied homes in Boerne use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Boerne have electric heat?

74.9% (±3.9 points) of occupied homes in Boerne heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boerne city, Texas

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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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