How are homes heated in Garrett, TX?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Garrett, used by 74.2% (±11.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.2% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 20.2% (±11.4 points)
- Electricity
- 74.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Garrett
| Fuel used most | Garrett | Ellis County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.2% (±11.4 points) | 18.6% | 34.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 74.2% (±11.9 points) | 75.4% | 61.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 5.0% (±4.0 points) | 4.5% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.6% (±1.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | 0.6% | 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 Garrett, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ellis County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Garrett, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ellis County (75.4%).
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 Garrett
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett | — | 74.2% (±11.9 points) | — |
| Ennis | 3.6 mi | 67.6% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer | 3.6 mi | 79.0% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bardwell | 7.8 mi | 62.7% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alma | 9.3 mi | 85.2% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pecan Hill | 11 mi | 54.8% (±9.9 points) | Lower |
| Ferris | 11 mi | 64.9% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waxahachie | 11 mi | 71.8% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Red Oak | 12 mi | 77.3% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pecan Hill, TX (54.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Ellis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alma | 2.8% (±3.9 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Ennis | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Midlothian | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Bardwell | 0.0% (±16.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Ferris | 0.0% (±5.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Garrett | 0.0% (±13.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Italy | 0.0% (±6.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Maypearl | 0.0% (±14.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Milford | 0.0% (±13.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Oak Leaf | 0.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Ovilla | 0.0% (±3.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Palmer | 0.0% (±6.2 points) |
Showing 12 of 15 places in Ellis 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 Garrett
What is the most common way to heat a home in Garrett?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Garrett, used by 74.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Garrett heat with oil?
0.0% (±13.6 points) of occupied homes in Garrett use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Garrett have electric heat?
74.2% (±11.9 points) of occupied homes in Garrett heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
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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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