How are homes heated in Van Horn, TX?

Name: Heating fuel in Van Horn, TX, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Van Horn, used by 51.5% (±14.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

37.5% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 51.5% (±14.8 points)
Electricity: 37.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Van Horn

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Van Horn	Culberson County	Texas	United States
Utility gas	51.5% (±14.8 points)	44.4%	34.5%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±6.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	37.5% (±12.5 points)	41.7%	61.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	5.2% (±4.8 points)	9.0%	2.9%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±6.5 points)	0.0%	0.2%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.5 points)	0.0%	0.3%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±6.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	5.8% (±8.1 points)	5.0%	0.2%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.5 points)	0.0%	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 Van Horn, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Culberson County (0.0%).

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

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

In Van Horn, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Culberson County (41.7%).

It is also lower than in Texas (61.2%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Van Horn

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Van Horn
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Van Horn	—	37.5% (±12.5 points)	—
Valentine	37 mi	0.0% (±54.8 points)	Not measurably different
Fort Hancock	62 mi	68.0% (±15.4 points)	Higher
Toyah	64 mi	63.6% (±46.8 points)	Not measurably different
Balmorhea	65 mi	56.9% (±19.4 points)	Not measurably different
Dell City	65 mi	31.0% (±37.4 points)	Not measurably different
Marfa	70 mi	39.2% (±14.0 points)	Not measurably different
Tornillo	80 mi	57.1% (±17.8 points)	Not measurably different
Town of Pecos	81 mi	43.4% (±7.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fort Hancock, TX (68.0%).

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 Van Horn

What is the most common way to heat a home in Van Horn?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Van Horn, used by 51.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Van Horn heat with oil?

0.0% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Van Horn use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Van Horn have electric heat?

37.5% (±12.5 points) of occupied homes in Van Horn heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Horn 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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