How are homes heated in Maricopa, AZ?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Maricopa, used by 49.7% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.4% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 49.7% (±2.9 points)
- Electricity
- 47.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Maricopa
| Fuel used most | Maricopa | Pinal County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.7% (±2.9 points) | 33.4% | 33.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 47.4% (±2.9 points) | 61.4% | 59.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.5% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% (±0.2 points) | 0.7% | 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 Maricopa, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Pinal County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Maricopa, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Pinal County (61.4%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (59.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Maricopa
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | — | 47.4% (±2.9 points) | — |
| Ak-Chin Village | 5.0 mi | 43.5% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Casa Blanca | 7.3 mi | 61.7% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sacaton | 14 mi | 72.1% (±15.6 points) | Higher |
| Sun Lakes | 14 mi | 65.7% (±3.6 points) | Higher |
| Casa Grande | 17 mi | 68.3% (±2.7 points) | Higher |
| Chandler | 19 mi | 63.9% (±1.4 points) | Higher |
| Guadalupe | 23 mi | 71.9% (±9.9 points) | Higher |
| Gilbert | 24 mi | 54.5% (±1.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sacaton, AZ (72.1%), Sun Lakes, AZ (65.7%), Casa Grande, AZ (68.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Pinal County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (tie) | San Tan Valley | 0.3% (±0.2 points) |
| 4 | Casa Grande | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Coolidge | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Florence | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Kearny | 0.0% (±5.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Mammoth | 0.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Maricopa | 0.0% (±0.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Superior | 0.0% (±3.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Ak-Chin Village | 0.0% (±15.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Arizona City | 0.0% (±1.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Blackwater | 0.0% (±7.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Casa Blanca | 0.0% (±11.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Gold Canyon | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Pinal 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 Maricopa
What is the most common way to heat a home in Maricopa?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Maricopa, used by 49.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Maricopa heat with oil?
0.0% (±0.2 points) of occupied homes in Maricopa use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Maricopa have electric heat?
47.4% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in Maricopa 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 Maricopa city, Arizona (place:44410, in state:04).
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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