How are homes heated in Garden City, ID?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Garden City, used by 62.1% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 62.1% (±4.6 points)
- Electricity
- 36.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Garden City
| Fuel used most | Garden City | Ada County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.1% (±4.6 points) | 68.9% | 51.6% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 36.0% (±4.5 points) | 27.5% | 35.2% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.0% | 5.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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 Garden City, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ada County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Idaho (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Garden City, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Ada County (27.5%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (35.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Garden City
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City | — | 36.0% (±4.5 points) | — |
| Hidden Springs | 3.8 mi | 8.3% (±6.5 points) | Lower |
| Boise City | 5.8 mi | 33.4% (±1.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meridian | 6.6 mi | 20.9% (±1.7 points) | Lower |
| Eagle | 9.7 mi | 17.9% (±2.7 points) | Lower |
| Star | 10.0 mi | 13.7% (±3.1 points) | Lower |
| Kuna | 11 mi | 23.3% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Robie Creek | 14 mi | 43.0% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nampa | 15 mi | 29.2% (±2.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hidden Springs, ID (8.3%), Meridian, ID (20.9%), Eagle, ID (17.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Ada County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hidden Springs | 1.3% (±2.2 points) |
| 2 | Boise City | 0.4% (±0.2 points) |
| 3 | Meridian | 0.3% (±0.3 points) |
| 4 | Eagle | 0.2% (±0.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Garden City | 0.0% (±0.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Kuna | 0.0% (±0.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Star | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
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 Garden City
What is the most common way to heat a home in Garden City?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Garden City, used by 62.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Garden City heat with oil?
0.0% (±0.6 points) of occupied homes in Garden City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Garden City have electric heat?
36.0% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Garden City 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 Garden City city, Idaho (place:29620, in state:16).
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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