How are homes heated in Tempe, AZ?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Tempe, used by 78.4% (±1.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.5% heat with utility gas.
0.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 18.5% (±1.5 points)
- Electricity
- 78.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.1%
Heating fuel in Tempe
| Fuel used most | Tempe | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.5% (±1.5 points) | 28.1% | 33.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 78.4% (±1.5 points) | 68.4% | 59.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.0% | 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 Tempe, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Maricopa County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Tempe, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Maricopa County (68.4%).
It is also higher than in Arizona (59.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Tempe
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempe | — | 78.4% (±1.5 points) | — |
| Guadalupe | 2.4 mi | 71.9% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chandler | 8.6 mi | 63.9% (±1.4 points) | Lower |
| Paradise Valley | 11 mi | 49.8% (±5.6 points) | Lower |
| Gilbert | 12 mi | 54.5% (±1.1 points) | Lower |
| Mesa | 12 mi | 76.5% (±0.6 points) | Lower |
| Sun Lakes | 13 mi | 65.7% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
| Phoenix | 16 mi | 73.6% (±0.5 points) | Lower |
| Glendale | 18 mi | 74.9% (±1.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chandler, AZ (63.9%), Paradise Valley, AZ (49.8%), Gilbert, AZ (54.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Maricopa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Gilbert | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Goodyear | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Mesa | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Peoria | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Phoenix | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Scottsdale | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Tempe | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Sun City | 0.1% (±0.1 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Avondale | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Buckeye | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Carefree | 0.0% (±2.4 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Cave Creek | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Chandler | 0.0% (±0.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Maricopa 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 Tempe
What is the most common way to heat a home in Tempe?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Tempe, used by 78.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Tempe heat with oil?
0.1% (±0.1 points) of occupied homes in Tempe use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Tempe have electric heat?
78.4% (±1.5 points) of occupied homes in Tempe 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 Tempe city, Arizona (place:73000, in state:04).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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