How are homes heated in Robert Lee, TX?

Name: Heating fuel in Robert Lee, TX, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Robert Lee, used by 54.4% (±12.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

45.6% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 45.6% (±12.4 points)
Electricity: 54.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Robert Lee

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Robert Lee	Coke County	Texas	United States
Utility gas	45.6% (±12.4 points)	23.7%	34.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±8.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	54.4% (±12.4 points)	65.1%	61.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.0% (±8.9 points)	6.4%	2.9%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±8.9 points)	2.8%	0.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±8.9 points)	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±8.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±8.9 points)	1.3%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±8.9 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 Robert Lee, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Coke County (0.0%).

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

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

In Robert Lee, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Coke County (65.1%).

It is not measurably different from Texas (61.2%).

It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Robert Lee

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Robert Lee
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Robert Lee	—	54.4% (±12.4 points)	—
Bronte	11 mi	67.0% (±9.4 points)	Not measurably different
Blackwell	16 mi	49.5% (±17.5 points)	Not measurably different
Grape Creek	22 mi	80.5% (±9.5 points)	Higher
Miles	27 mi	71.1% (±11.2 points)	Not measurably different
Sterling City	30 mi	54.5% (±12.6 points)	Not measurably different
Winters	31 mi	41.2% (±9.0 points)	Not measurably different
San Angelo	31 mi	62.8% (±2.2 points)	Not measurably different
Ballinger	33 mi	24.3% (±7.3 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ballinger, TX (24.3%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Grape Creek, TX (80.5%).

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

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 Robert Lee

What is the most common way to heat a home in Robert Lee?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Robert Lee, used by 54.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Robert Lee heat with oil?

0.0% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Robert Lee use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Robert Lee have electric heat?

54.4% (±12.4 points) of occupied homes in Robert Lee heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Robert Lee city, 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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