How are homes heated in Junction, TX?

Name: Heating fuel in Junction, TX, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Junction, used by 73.2% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

24.3% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 24.3% (±7.7 points)
Electricity: 73.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Junction

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Junction	Kimble County	Texas	United States
Utility gas	24.3% (±7.7 points)	13.0%	34.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±4.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	73.2% (±7.6 points)	69.2%	61.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.1% (±1.3 points)	12.8%	2.9%	4.9%
Wood	1.4% (±3.0 points)	4.9%	0.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.5 points)	0.0%	0.3%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±4.5 points)	0.0%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±4.5 points)	0.0%	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 Junction, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Kimble County (0.0%).

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

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

In Junction, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Kimble County (69.2%).

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 Junction

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Junction
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Junction	—	73.2% (±7.6 points)	—
Menard	30 mi	70.7% (±12.4 points)	Not measurably different
Harper	34 mi	86.9% (±12.3 points)	Not measurably different
Mason	37 mi	62.6% (±16.3 points)	Not measurably different
Rocksprings	42 mi	68.7% (±19.8 points)	Not measurably different
Ingram	43 mi	87.0% (±6.6 points)	Higher
Kerrville	49 mi	73.4% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Brady	50 mi	62.9% (±8.7 points)	Not measurably different
Melvin	50 mi	33.3% (±18.4 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Melvin, TX (33.3%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ingram, TX (87.0%).

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 Junction

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Junction, used by 73.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Junction heat with oil?

0.0% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Junction use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Junction have electric heat?

73.2% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Junction heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Junction city, Texas

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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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