How are homes heated in Summit, AZ?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Summit, used by 53.9% (±12.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.1% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 19.1% (±7.7 points)
- Electricity
- 53.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Summit
| Fuel used most | Summit | Pima County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.1% (±7.7 points) | 50.8% | 33.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 53.9% (±12.7 points) | 44.7% | 59.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 13.0% (±7.6 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 10.8% (±9.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 3.1% (±4.3 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 Summit, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Pima County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Summit, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Pima County (44.7%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (59.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Summit
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit | — | 53.9% (±12.7 points) | — |
| Tucson | 7.8 mi | 48.6% (±0.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Drexel Heights | 8.2 mi | 33.7% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
| Sahuarita | 9.0 mi | 30.6% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
| South Tucson | 9.3 mi | 54.4% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valencia West | 11 mi | 21.4% (±5.1 points) | Lower |
| Corona de Tucson | 13 mi | 18.5% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
| Tucson Estates | 13 mi | 32.0% (±5.6 points) | Lower |
| Vail | 15 mi | 36.4% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Drexel Heights, AZ (33.7%), Sahuarita, AZ (30.6%), Valencia West, AZ (21.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Pima County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Corona de Tucson | 0.0% (±1.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Drexel Heights | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Flowing Wells | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Green Valley | 0.0% (±0.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Rincon Valley | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Sells | 0.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Summit | 0.0% (±3.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Tanque Verde | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Three Points | 0.0% (±2.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Tucson Estates | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Tucson Mountains | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Vail | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Valencia West | 0.0% (±0.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Pima County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Summit 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 Summit
What is the most common way to heat a home in Summit?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Summit, used by 53.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Summit heat with oil?
0.0% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in Summit use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Summit have electric heat?
53.9% (±12.7 points) of occupied homes in Summit 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 Summit CDP, Arizona (place:70240, 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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