How are homes heated in Hico, TX?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Hico, used by 50.2% (±13.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

42.8% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
42.8% (±13.3 points)
Electricity
50.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene
0.0%

Heating fuel in Hico

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostHicoHamilton CountyTexasUnited States
Utility gas42.8% (±13.3 points)28.7%34.5%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.0% (±7.6 points)0.1%0.1%3.9%
Electricity50.2% (±13.9 points)54.1%61.2%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)4.6% (±4.8 points)13.1%2.9%4.9%
Wood1.1% (±2.1 points)3.7%0.2%1.4%
Solar energy0.5% (±0.9 points)0.1%0.3%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±7.6 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±7.6 points)0.1%0.2%0.5%
No fuel used0.8% (±1.3 points)0.2%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 Hico, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Hamilton County (0.1%).

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

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

In Hico, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Hamilton County (54.1%).

It is not measurably different from Texas (61.2%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Hico

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Hico
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Hico—50.2% (±13.9 points)—
Iredell9.2 mi49.6% (±20.5 points)Not measurably different
Walnut Springs17 mi57.8% (±12.2 points)Not measurably different
Cranfills Gap19 mi66.0% (±16.8 points)Not measurably different
Stephenville19 mi71.8% (±3.5 points)Higher
Dublin20 mi61.9% (±10.6 points)Not measurably different
Hamilton20 mi44.8% (±10.8 points)Not measurably different
Meridian23 mi58.9% (±11.1 points)Not measurably different
Gustine24 mi53.9% (±12.7 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Stephenville, TX (71.8%).

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 Hico

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Hico, used by 50.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Hico heat with oil?

0.0% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Hico use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Hico have electric heat?

50.2% (±13.9 points) of occupied homes in Hico 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 Hico city, Texas (place:33548, 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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