How are homes heated in Johnson City, TX?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Johnson City, used by 93.2% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.2% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.2% (±0.5 points)
- Electricity
- 93.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Johnson City
| Fuel used most | Johnson City | Blanco County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.2% (±0.5 points) | 2.1% | 34.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 93.2% (±5.8 points) | 77.1% | 61.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.3% (±5.6 points) | 17.7% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.3% (±2.8 points) | 2.7% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.3% | 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 Johnson City, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Blanco County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Johnson City, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Blanco County (77.1%).
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 Johnson City
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | — | 93.2% (±5.8 points) | — |
| Round Mountain | 8.9 mi | 79.5% (±30.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blanco | 12 mi | 72.7% (±10.7 points) | Lower |
| Horseshoe Bay | 19 mi | 92.4% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Double Horn | 19 mi | 35.8% (±26.3 points) | Lower |
| Dripping Springs | 19 mi | 69.4% (±6.5 points) | Lower |
| Cottonwood Shores | 20 mi | 87.0% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meadowlakes | 21 mi | 98.6% (±1.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marble Falls | 21 mi | 82.5% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Blanco, TX (72.7%), Double Horn, TX (35.8%), Dripping Springs, TX (69.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Blanco County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Blanco | 0.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Johnson City | 0.0% (±5.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Round Mountain | 0.0% (±58.9 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 Johnson City
What is the most common way to heat a home in Johnson City?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Johnson City, used by 93.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Johnson City heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Johnson City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Johnson City have electric heat?
93.2% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Johnson City 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 Johnson City city, Texas (place:37780, 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
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