How are homes heated in Rice, TX?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Rice, used by 78.2% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.7% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 16.7% (±11.4 points)
- Electricity
- 78.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Rice
| Fuel used most | Rice | Navarro County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.7% (±11.4 points) | 27.2% | 34.5% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 78.2% (±12.0 points) | 65.7% | 61.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 5.1% (±3.9 points) | 5.3% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | 0.4% | 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 Rice, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Navarro County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Rice, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Navarro County (65.7%).
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 Rice
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | — | 78.2% (±12.0 points) | — |
| Alma | 3.7 mi | 85.2% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emhouse | 7.1 mi | 74.0% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ennis | 9.9 mi | 67.6% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Corsicana | 11 mi | 54.3% (±4.6 points) | Lower |
| Bardwell | 12 mi | 62.7% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barry | 13 mi | 83.8% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garrett | 13 mi | 74.2% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Retreat | 13 mi | 84.1% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Corsicana, TX (54.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Navarro County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Kerens | 0.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Mildred | 0.0% (±32.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Navarro | 0.0% (±38.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Oak Valley | 0.0% (±31.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Powell | 0.0% (±51.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Retreat | 0.0% (±18.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Rice | 0.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Richland | 0.0% (±28.9 points) |
Showing 8 of 17 places in Navarro 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 Rice
What is the most common way to heat a home in Rice?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Rice, used by 78.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Rice heat with oil?
0.0% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes in Rice use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Rice have electric heat?
78.2% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes in Rice 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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