How are homes heated in Central Heights-Midland City, AZ?

Name: Heating fuel in Central Heights-Midland City, AZ, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Central Heights-Midland City, used by 58.6% (±13.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

33.5% heat with electricity.

7.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 58.6% (±13.8 points)
Electricity: 33.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 7.5%

Heating fuel in Central Heights-Midland City

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Central Heights-Midland City	Gila County	Arizona	United States
Utility gas	58.6% (±13.8 points)	33.6%	33.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	7.5% (±10.8 points)	0.3%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	33.5% (±13.7 points)	44.0%	59.9%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.0% (±4.3 points)	11.5%	2.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.4% (±0.9 points)	7.4%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.3 points)	0.5%	1.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±4.3 points)	1.9%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±4.3 points)	0.8%	1.0%	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 Central Heights-Midland City, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Gila County (0.3%).

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

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

In Central Heights-Midland City, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Gila County (44.0%).

It is also lower than in Arizona (59.9%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Central Heights-Midland City

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Central Heights-Midland City
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Central Heights-Midland City	—	33.5% (±13.7 points)	—
Claypool	1.6 mi	18.8% (±9.5 points)	Not measurably different
Miami	3.3 mi	35.2% (±12.1 points)	Not measurably different
Globe	4.3 mi	38.1% (±7.0 points)	Not measurably different
San Carlos	20 mi	61.4% (±9.0 points)	Higher
Superior	20 mi	50.4% (±9.3 points)	Higher
Kearny	24 mi	39.3% (±12.9 points)	Not measurably different
Hayden	28 mi	54.2% (±19.9 points)	Not measurably different
Winkelman	29 mi	46.2% (±25.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: San Carlos, AZ (61.4%), Superior, AZ (50.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Central Heights-Midland City	7.5% (±10.8 points)
2 (tie)	Globe	0.0% (±1.5 points)
2 (tie)	Hayden	0.0% (±26.3 points)
2 (tie)	Miami	0.0% (±7.9 points)
2 (tie)	Payson	0.0% (±0.5 points)
2 (tie)	Star Valley	0.0% (±3.1 points)
2 (tie)	Winkelman	0.0% (±33.1 points)

Showing 7 of 13 places in Gila County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Central Heights-Midland City is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

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 Central Heights-Midland City

What is the most common way to heat a home in Central Heights-Midland City?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Central Heights-Midland City, used by 58.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Central Heights-Midland City heat with oil?

7.5% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes in Central Heights-Midland City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Central Heights-Midland City have electric heat?

33.5% (±13.7 points) of occupied homes in Central Heights-Midland City heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central Heights-Midland City CDP, Arizona

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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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