How are homes heated in Payne Springs, TX?

Name: Heating fuel in Payne Springs, TX, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Payne Springs, used by 87.6% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.4% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.4% (±2.9 points)
Electricity: 87.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Payne Springs

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Payne Springs	Henderson County	Texas	United States
Utility gas	2.4% (±2.9 points)	10.7%	34.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±10.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	87.6% (±9.6 points)	80.5%	61.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	7.6% (±8.4 points)	6.4%	2.9%	4.9%
Wood	1.3% (±1.5 points)	1.0%	0.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±10.5 points)	0.1%	0.3%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±10.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±10.5 points)	0.2%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.1% (±2.0 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 Payne Springs, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Henderson County (0.0%).

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

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

In Payne Springs, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Henderson County (80.5%).

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 Payne Springs

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Payne Springs
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Payne Springs	—	87.6% (±9.6 points)	—
Enchanted Oaks	2.2 mi	95.0% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
Eustace	4.0 mi	79.2% (±11.7 points)	Not measurably different
Gun Barrel City	4.7 mi	94.0% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different
Log Cabin	5.0 mi	88.6% (±8.7 points)	Not measurably different
Caney City	5.3 mi	91.9% (±5.9 points)	Not measurably different
Tool	5.7 mi	92.7% (±3.4 points)	Not measurably different
Star Harbor	6.2 mi	66.7% (±10.0 points)	Lower
Mabank	6.6 mi	90.2% (±6.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Star Harbor, TX (66.7%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Henderson County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	Eustace	0.0% (±11.4 points)
1 (tie)	Gun Barrel City	0.0% (±1.7 points)
1 (tie)	Log Cabin	0.0% (±11.0 points)
1 (tie)	Malakoff	0.0% (±5.9 points)
1 (tie)	Moore Station	0.0% (±40.4 points)
1 (tie)	Murchison	0.0% (±20.1 points)
1 (tie)	Payne Springs	0.0% (±10.5 points)
1 (tie)	Poynor	0.0% (±25.7 points)
1 (tie)	Seven Points	0.0% (±9.5 points)
1 (tie)	Star Harbor	0.0% (±18.9 points)
1 (tie)	Tool	0.0% (±4.6 points)
1 (tie)	Trinidad	0.0% (±14.0 points)

Showing 12 of 19 places in Henderson 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 Payne Springs

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Payne Springs, used by 87.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Payne Springs heat with oil?

0.0% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes in Payne Springs use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Payne Springs have electric heat?

87.6% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes in Payne Springs heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Payne Springs town, 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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