How are homes heated in McAllen, TX?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in McAllen, used by 91.6% (±1.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
6.4% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 6.4% (±0.9 points)
- Electricity
- 91.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in McAllen
| Fuel used most | McAllen | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.4% (±0.9 points) | 5.4% | 34.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 91.6% (±1.0 points) | 90.6% | 61.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.4% (±0.2 points) | 2.5% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% | 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 McAllen, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In McAllen, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (90.6%).
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 McAllen
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | — | 91.6% (±1.0 points) | — |
| Palmhurst | 3.8 mi | 91.2% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mission | 5.1 mi | 90.2% (±1.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pharr | 5.3 mi | 87.9% (±2.2 points) | Lower |
| Lopezville | 5.9 mi | 86.8% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alton | 6.0 mi | 92.7% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Juan | 6.3 mi | 86.7% (±3.3 points) | Lower |
| West Sharyland | 6.7 mi | 95.5% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Granjeno | 7.0 mi | 85.0% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pharr, TX (87.9%), San Juan, TX (86.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Hidalgo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | La Blanca | 0.0% (±5.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | La Homa | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | La Joya | 0.0% (±3.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | La Villa | 0.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Llano Grande | 0.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lopezville | 0.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | McAllen | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Mercedes | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Midway North | 0.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Midway South | 0.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Mila Doce | 0.0% (±3.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Monte Alto | 0.0% (±7.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Muniz | 0.0% (±14.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Hidalgo 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 McAllen
What is the most common way to heat a home in McAllen?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in McAllen, used by 91.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in McAllen heat with oil?
0.0% (±0.1 points) of occupied homes in McAllen use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in McAllen have electric heat?
91.6% (±1.0 points) of occupied homes in McAllen 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 McAllen city, Texas (place:45384, 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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