How are homes heated in Childress, TX?

Name: Heating fuel in Childress, TX, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Childress, used by 55.7% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

44.1% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 55.7% (±9.9 points)
Electricity: 44.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Childress

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Childress	Childress County	Texas	United States
Utility gas	55.7% (±9.9 points)	51.1%	34.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±3.3 points)	0.0%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	44.1% (±9.9 points)	43.1%	61.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.1% (±0.3 points)	5.8%	2.9%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±3.3 points)	0.0%	0.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.3 points)	0.0%	0.3%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±3.3 points)	0.0%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.3 points)	0.0%	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 Childress, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Childress County (0.0%).

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

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

In Childress, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Childress County (43.1%).

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 Childress

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Childress
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Childress	—	44.1% (±9.9 points)	—
Estelline	12 mi	34.8% (±26.2 points)	Not measurably different
Memphis	25 mi	32.9% (±7.7 points)	Not measurably different
Dodson	27 mi	0.0% (±100.0 points)	Not measurably different
Hollis	27 mi	26.9% (±6.7 points)	Lower
Lakeview	29 mi	40.7% (±29.0 points)	Not measurably different
Paducah	29 mi	34.9% (±12.5 points)	Not measurably different
Wellington	29 mi	42.5% (±8.9 points)	Not measurably different
Quanah	32 mi	32.7% (±7.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hollis, OK (26.9%).

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 Childress

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Childress, used by 55.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Childress heat with oil?

0.0% (±3.3 points) of occupied homes in Childress use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Childress have electric heat?

44.1% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in Childress heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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