How are homes heated in Lucas, TX?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Lucas, used by 36.1% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.6% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 36.1% (±8.4 points)
- Electricity
- 27.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Lucas
| Fuel used most | Lucas | Collin County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.1% (±8.4 points) | 47.3% | 34.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 27.6% (±7.2 points) | 49.8% | 61.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 35.8% (±11.2 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.8 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 Lucas, 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 Lucas, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Collin County (49.8%).
It is also lower than in Texas (61.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Lucas
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas | — | 27.6% (±7.2 points) | — |
| Seis Lagos | 2.2 mi | 56.5% (±17.9 points) | Higher |
| Fairview | 3.3 mi | 43.2% (±7.1 points) | Higher |
| Parker | 3.8 mi | 26.2% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Paul | 4.0 mi | 74.5% (±9.7 points) | Higher |
| Lowry Crossing | 5.2 mi | 79.7% (±9.2 points) | Higher |
| Allen | 5.3 mi | 43.6% (±2.4 points) | Higher |
| Wylie | 5.9 mi | 51.5% (±3.0 points) | Higher |
| Murphy | 6.1 mi | 22.5% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Seis Lagos, TX (56.5%), Fairview, TX (43.2%), St. Paul, TX (74.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 7 (tie) | New Hope | 0.0% (±16.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Parker | 0.0% (±3.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Prosper | 0.0% (±0.4 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 Lucas
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lucas?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Lucas, used by 36.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lucas heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.8 points) of occupied homes in Lucas use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lucas have electric heat?
27.6% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes in Lucas 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 Lucas city, Texas (place:45012, in state:48).
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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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