How are homes heated in Elmendorf, TX?

Name: Heating fuel in Elmendorf, TX, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Elmendorf, used by 80.3% (±11.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.8% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.8% (±3.3 points)
Electricity: 80.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Elmendorf

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Elmendorf	Bexar County	Texas	United States
Utility gas	2.8% (±3.3 points)	27.9%	34.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±6.1 points)	0.1%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	80.3% (±11.1 points)	69.6%	61.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	14.9% (±11.1 points)	1.0%	2.9%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±6.1 points)	0.1%	0.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.4% (±0.6 points)	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±6.1 points)	0.1%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.6% (±2.2 points)	0.8%	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 Elmendorf, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Bexar County (0.1%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Elmendorf, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Bexar County (69.6%).

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 Elmendorf

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Elmendorf
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Elmendorf	—	80.3% (±11.1 points)	—
Sandy Oaks	7.2 mi	95.5% (±3.7 points)	Higher
China Grove	9.7 mi	66.9% (±11.2 points)	Not measurably different
Floresville	12 mi	71.0% (±8.5 points)	Not measurably different
St. Hedwig	13 mi	71.4% (±12.3 points)	Not measurably different
La Vernia	14 mi	88.9% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different
Kirby	15 mi	69.7% (±7.1 points)	Not measurably different
Terrell Hills	17 mi	42.0% (±9.2 points)	Lower
Converse	18 mi	72.2% (±4.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Terrell Hills, TX (42.0%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sandy Oaks, TX (95.5%).

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

Homes heated by fuel oil across Bexar County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
4 (tie)	Alamo Heights	0.0% (±1.6 points)
4 (tie)	Balcones Heights	0.0% (±3.4 points)
4 (tie)	Castle Hills	0.0% (±3.3 points)
4 (tie)	China Grove	0.0% (±10.7 points)
4 (tie)	Converse	0.0% (±0.5 points)
4 (tie)	Cross Mountain	0.0% (±4.0 points)
4 (tie)	Elmendorf	0.0% (±6.1 points)
4 (tie)	Fair Oaks Ranch	0.0% (±1.3 points)
4 (tie)	Helotes	0.0% (±1.7 points)
4 (tie)	Hill Country Village	0.0% (±17.0 points)
4 (tie)	Hollywood Park	0.0% (±4.0 points)
4 (tie)	Kirby	0.0% (±1.7 points)
4 (tie)	Lackland AFB	0.0% (±15.8 points)

Showing 13 of 30 places in Bexar County, ranked from highest to lowest.

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 Elmendorf

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Elmendorf, used by 80.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Elmendorf heat with oil?

0.0% (±6.1 points) of occupied homes in Elmendorf use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Elmendorf have electric heat?

80.3% (±11.1 points) of occupied homes in Elmendorf heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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