How are homes heated in Elm Creek, TX?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Elm Creek, used by 95.8% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±4.6 points)
- Electricity
- 95.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Elm Creek
| Fuel used most | Elm Creek | Maverick County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 5.5% | 34.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 95.8% (±5.9 points) | 89.4% | 61.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.2% (±5.9 points) | 3.2% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 1.3% | 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 Elm Creek, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Maverick County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Elm Creek, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Maverick County (89.4%).
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 Elm Creek
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Creek | — | 95.8% (±5.9 points) | — |
| Siesta Acres | 1.5 mi | 98.5% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Pass | 4.5 mi | 87.7% (±2.7 points) | Lower |
| Las Quintas Fronterizas | 6.2 mi | 93.6% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eidson Road | 7.3 mi | 91.7% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chula Vista | 9.3 mi | 85.6% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rosita | 11 mi | 75.6% (±13.6 points) | Lower |
| Spofford | 28 mi | 92.3% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Clark Springs | 36 mi | 61.4% (±16.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Eagle Pass, TX (87.7%), Rosita, TX (75.6%), Fort Clark Springs, TX (61.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Maverick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle Pass | 0.3% (±0.5 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Chula Vista | 0.0% (±3.3 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Eidson Road | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Elm Creek | 0.0% (±4.6 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Las Quintas Fronterizas | 0.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Rosita | 0.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Siesta Acres | 0.0% (±10.2 points) |
Elm Creek is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Elm Creek
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Elm Creek, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Elm Creek beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Elm Creek, save the ones you like and apply online.
Questions about Elm Creek
What is the most common way to heat a home in Elm Creek?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Elm Creek, used by 95.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Elm Creek heat with oil?
0.0% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes in Elm Creek use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Elm Creek have electric heat?
95.8% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Elm Creek heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
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 Elm Creek CDP, Texas (place:23254, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .