How are homes heated in Central Valley, UT?

Name: Heating fuel in Central Valley, UT, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Central Valley, used by 77.1% (±13.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

14.8% heat with electricity.

1.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 77.1% (±13.7 points)
Electricity: 14.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.9%

Heating fuel in Central Valley

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Central Valley	Sevier County	Utah	United States
Utility gas	77.1% (±13.7 points)	76.0%	78.7%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.9% (±3.2 points)	0.8%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	14.8% (±12.8 points)	13.9%	16.8%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	3.8% (±5.3 points)	4.3%	2.6%	4.9%
Wood	2.4% (±3.3 points)	3.0%	0.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±16.3 points)	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±16.3 points)	0.2%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±16.3 points)	0.5%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±16.3 points)	0.8%	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 Central Valley, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Sevier County (0.8%).

It is not measurably different from Utah (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Central Valley, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Sevier County (13.9%).

It is not measurably different from Utah (16.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Central Valley

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Central Valley
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Central Valley	—	14.8% (±12.8 points)	—
Annabella	2.1 mi	3.5% (±3.0 points)	Not measurably different
Elsinore	2.6 mi	0.0% (±10.5 points)	Not measurably different
Richfield	4.3 mi	19.4% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different
Monroe	5.4 mi	10.3% (±6.5 points)	Not measurably different
Glenwood	7.3 mi	12.3% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different
Joseph	8.4 mi	22.0% (±14.8 points)	Not measurably different
Sigurd	14 mi	10.2% (±9.5 points)	Not measurably different
Koosharem	17 mi	26.5% (±16.2 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Sevier County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Koosharem	26.5% (±21.8 points)
2	Elsinore	2.4% (±3.9 points)
3	Central Valley	1.9% (±3.2 points)
4	Monroe	0.8% (±1.2 points)
5	Salina	0.6% (±0.9 points)
6	Glenwood	0.5% (±0.9 points)
7 (tie)	Annabella	0.0% (±13.7 points)
7 (tie)	Aurora	0.0% (±10.9 points)
7 (tie)	Joseph	0.0% (±24.4 points)

Showing 9 of 12 places in Sevier 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 Central Valley

What is the most common way to heat a home in Central Valley?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Central Valley, used by 77.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Central Valley heat with oil?

1.9% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in Central Valley use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Central Valley have electric heat?

14.8% (±12.8 points) of occupied homes in Central Valley heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central Valley town, Utah

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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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