How are homes heated in Red Oak, TX?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Red Oak, used by 77.3% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.6% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 17.6% (±5.8 points)
- Electricity
- 77.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Red Oak
| Fuel used most | Red Oak | Ellis County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.6% (±5.8 points) | 18.6% | 34.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 77.3% (±6.4 points) | 75.4% | 61.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.1% (±2.4 points) | 4.5% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.6% (±1.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.6% | 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 Red Oak, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ellis County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Red Oak, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ellis County (75.4%).
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 Red Oak
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak | — | 77.3% (±6.4 points) | — |
| Pecan Hill | 1.3 mi | 54.8% (±9.9 points) | Lower |
| Bear Creek Ranch | 3.6 mi | 92.5% (±9.2 points) | Higher |
| Oak Leaf | 3.9 mi | 78.2% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenn Heights | 5.0 mi | 64.6% (±6.6 points) | Lower |
| Lancaster | 6.0 mi | 65.0% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
| Ovilla | 6.2 mi | 72.5% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ferris | 6.6 mi | 64.9% (±10.4 points) | Lower |
| DeSoto | 7.7 mi | 55.4% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pecan Hill, TX (54.8%), Glenn Heights, TX (64.6%), Lancaster, TX (65.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bear Creek Ranch, TX (92.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Ellis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Maypearl | 0.0% (±14.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Milford | 0.0% (±13.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Oak Leaf | 0.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Ovilla | 0.0% (±3.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Palmer | 0.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Pecan Hill | 0.0% (±17.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Red Oak | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Waxahachie | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
Showing 8 of 15 places in Ellis 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 Red Oak
What is the most common way to heat a home in Red Oak?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Red Oak, used by 77.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Red Oak heat with oil?
0.0% (±0.9 points) of occupied homes in Red Oak use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Red Oak have electric heat?
77.3% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes in Red Oak 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 Red Oak city, Texas (place:61196, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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