How are homes heated in Nevada, TX?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Nevada, used by 86.0% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.9% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 4.9% (±2.9 points)
- Electricity
- 86.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Nevada
| Fuel used most | Nevada | Collin County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.9% (±2.9 points) | 47.3% | 34.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±10.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 86.0% (±7.2 points) | 49.8% | 61.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.4% (±5.7 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±10.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% (±1.5 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 Nevada, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Nevada, 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 Nevada
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | — | 86.0% (±7.2 points) | — |
| Josephine | 3.7 mi | 85.8% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lavon | 3.7 mi | 66.2% (±10.0 points) | Lower |
| Royse City | 5.2 mi | 64.4% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Fate | 6.0 mi | 53.3% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Mobile City | 8.1 mi | 48.3% (±37.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Farmersville | 8.7 mi | 49.1% (±19.0 points) | Lower |
| Caddo Mills | 8.8 mi | 50.3% (±10.5 points) | Lower |
| Rockwall | 9.0 mi | 46.4% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lavon, TX (66.2%), Royse City, TX (64.4%), Fate, TX (53.3%).
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) | 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) |
| 7 (tie) | Seis Lagos | 0.0% (±10.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Weston | 0.0% (±40.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Wylie | 0.0% (±0.3 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 Nevada
What is the most common way to heat a home in Nevada?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Nevada, used by 86.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Nevada heat with oil?
0.0% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes in Nevada use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Nevada have electric heat?
86.0% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes in Nevada heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
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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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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