How are homes heated in Josephine, TX?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Josephine, used by 85.8% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.7% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 12.7% (±6.1 points)
- Electricity
- 85.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Josephine
| Fuel used most | Josephine | Collin County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.7% (±6.1 points) | 47.3% | 34.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 85.8% (±6.3 points) | 49.8% | 61.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.5% | 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 Josephine, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Collin County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Josephine, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Collin County (49.8%).
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 Josephine
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine | — | 85.8% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Nevada | 3.7 mi | 86.0% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Caddo Mills | 5.3 mi | 50.3% (±10.5 points) | Lower |
| Royse City | 6.0 mi | 64.4% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Farmersville | 7.2 mi | 49.1% (±19.0 points) | Lower |
| Lavon | 7.3 mi | 66.2% (±10.0 points) | Lower |
| Fate | 8.8 mi | 53.3% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Union Valley | 9.2 mi | 83.4% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mobile City | 11 mi | 48.3% (±37.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Caddo Mills, TX (50.3%), Royse City, TX (64.4%), Farmersville, TX (49.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Collin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (tie) | Princeton | 0.1% (±0.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Anna | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Blue Ridge | 0.0% (±12.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Celina | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Fairview | 0.0% (±1.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Farmersville | 0.0% (±2.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Josephine | 0.0% (±2.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lavon | 0.0% (±2.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lowry Crossing | 0.0% (±9.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lucas | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Melissa | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Murphy | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Nevada | 0.0% (±10.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Collin 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 Josephine
What is the most common way to heat a home in Josephine?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Josephine, used by 85.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Josephine heat with oil?
0.0% (±2.7 points) of occupied homes in Josephine use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Josephine have electric heat?
85.8% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Josephine 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 Josephine city, Texas (place:38068, 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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