How are homes heated in Brazos Country, TX?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Brazos Country, used by 52.7% (±12.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.8% heat with utility gas.
42.8% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.8% (±2.3 points)
- Electricity
- 42.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Brazos Country
| Fuel used most | Brazos Country | Austin County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.8% (±2.3 points) | 17.5% | 34.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±20.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 42.8% (±13.0 points) | 64.4% | 61.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 52.7% (±12.5 points) | 15.3% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.9% (±1.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±20.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±20.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.8% (±3.0 points) | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±20.0 points) | 0.5% | 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 Brazos Country, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Austin County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Brazos Country, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Austin County (64.4%).
It is also lower than in Texas (61.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Brazos Country
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazos Country | — | 42.8% (±13.0 points) | — |
| South Frydek | 2.6 mi | 56.9% (±29.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Felipe | 5.0 mi | 72.1% (±11.3 points) | Higher |
| Brookshire | 5.6 mi | 86.6% (±7.9 points) | Higher |
| Pattison | 5.8 mi | 54.6% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Simonton | 6.6 mi | 67.0% (±15.1 points) | Higher |
| Sealy | 7.5 mi | 56.2% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wallis | 8.5 mi | 68.5% (±11.8 points) | Higher |
| Weston Lakes | 9.2 mi | 20.9% (±8.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Weston Lakes, TX (20.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: San Felipe, TX (72.1%), Brookshire, TX (86.6%), Simonton, TX (67.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Austin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Bellville | 0.0% (±3.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Brazos Country | 0.0% (±20.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Industry | 0.0% (±37.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | San Felipe | 0.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Sealy | 0.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | South Frydek | 0.0% (±36.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Wallis | 0.0% (±6.3 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 Brazos Country
What is the most common way to heat a home in Brazos Country?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Brazos Country, used by 52.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Brazos Country heat with oil?
0.0% (±20.0 points) of occupied homes in Brazos Country use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Brazos Country have electric heat?
42.8% (±13.0 points) of occupied homes in Brazos Country heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brazos Country city, Texas
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 Brazos Country city, Texas (place:10090, in state:48).
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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