How are homes heated in Silver City, NM?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Silver City, used by 69.4% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.6% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 69.4% (±7.1 points)
- Electricity
- 22.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Silver City
| Fuel used most | Silver City | Grant County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.4% (±7.1 points) | 42.9% | 61.7% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.6% (±7.0 points) | 26.4% | 23.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.5% (±1.9 points) | 16.2% | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.2% (±1.4 points) | 9.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.7% (±2.0 points) | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 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 Silver City, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Grant County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Silver City, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Grant County (26.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (23.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Silver City
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver City | — | 22.6% (±7.0 points) | — |
| Little Walnut Village | 3.4 mi | 44.3% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arenas Valley | 3.9 mi | 19.0% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Clara | 7.0 mi | 48.4% (±11.7 points) | Higher |
| Bayard | 8.0 mi | 33.5% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hurley | 9.8 mi | 37.3% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lordsburg | 39 mi | 37.9% (±10.2 points) | Higher |
| Virden | 43 mi | 67.8% (±33.7 points) | Higher |
| Keeler Farm | 44 mi | 40.8% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Santa Clara, NM (48.4%), Lordsburg, NM (37.9%), Virden, NM (67.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Grant County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Arenas Valley | 0.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Bayard | 0.0% (±5.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Hurley | 0.0% (±9.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Little Walnut Village | 0.0% (±6.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Santa Clara | 0.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Silver City | 0.0% (±1.1 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 Silver City
What is the most common way to heat a home in Silver City?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Silver City, used by 69.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Silver City heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.1 points) of occupied homes in Silver City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Silver City have electric heat?
22.6% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Silver 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 Silver City town, New Mexico (place:73260, in state:35).
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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