How are homes heated in Graford, TX?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Graford, used by 63.3% (±11.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.0% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 29.0% (±10.3 points)
- Electricity
- 63.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Graford
| Fuel used most | Graford | Palo Pinto County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.0% (±10.3 points) | 31.2% | 34.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±20.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 63.3% (±11.3 points) | 57.5% | 61.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 5.4% (±4.9 points) | 8.1% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.5% (±1.4 points) | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±20.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±20.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.8% (±3.2 points) | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±20.1 points) | 1.6% | 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 Graford, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Palo Pinto County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Graford, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Palo Pinto County (57.5%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (61.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Graford
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graford | — | 63.3% (±11.3 points) | — |
| Mineral Wells | 13 mi | 43.7% (±5.4 points) | Lower |
| Cool | 17 mi | 70.0% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bryson | 18 mi | 70.6% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millsap | 19 mi | 43.9% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jacksboro | 21 mi | 48.1% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Graham | 22 mi | 48.4% (±7.1 points) | Lower |
| Peaster | 23 mi | 83.5% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Runaway Bay | 27 mi | 73.1% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mineral Wells, TX (43.7%), Graham, TX (48.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Palo Pinto County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Gordon | 0.0% (±24.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Graford | 0.0% (±20.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Mineral Wells | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Mingus | 0.0% (±31.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Strawn | 0.0% (±21.3 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 Graford
What is the most common way to heat a home in Graford?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Graford, used by 63.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Graford heat with oil?
0.0% (±20.1 points) of occupied homes in Graford use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Graford have electric heat?
63.3% (±11.3 points) of occupied homes in Graford 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 Graford city, Texas (place:30380, 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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