How are homes heated in Cedar City, UT?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Cedar City, used by 72.2% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.9% heat with electricity.
0.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 72.2% (±2.9 points)
- Electricity
- 23.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.6%
Heating fuel in Cedar City
| Fuel used most | Cedar City | Iron County | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.2% (±2.9 points) | 66.4% | 78.7% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 0.8% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 23.9% (±2.9 points) | 23.7% | 16.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.8% (±0.9 points) | 4.7% | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 3.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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 Cedar City, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Iron County (0.8%).
It is also higher than in Utah (0.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Cedar City, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Iron County (23.7%).
It is also higher than in Utah (16.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Cedar City
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar City | — | 23.9% (±2.9 points) | — |
| Enoch | 6.3 mi | 15.2% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
| Kanarraville | 11 mi | 14.1% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brian Head | 14 mi | 48.6% (±34.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parowan | 18 mi | 19.4% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Harmony | 18 mi | 38.8% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paragonah | 23 mi | 22.5% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Toquerville | 31 mi | 28.4% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Verkin | 32 mi | 28.9% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Enoch, UT (15.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Iron County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paragonah | 2.2% (±2.4 points) |
| 2 | Parowan | 1.6% (±2.2 points) |
| 3 | Cedar City | 0.6% (±0.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Brian Head | 0.0% (±52.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Enoch | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Kanarraville | 0.0% (±25.0 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 Cedar City
What is the most common way to heat a home in Cedar City?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Cedar City, used by 72.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Cedar City heat with oil?
0.6% (±0.4 points) of occupied homes in Cedar City use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Cedar City have electric heat?
23.9% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in Cedar 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 Cedar City city, Utah (place:11320, in state:49).
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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