How are homes heated in Paragonah, UT?

Name: Heating fuel in Paragonah, UT, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Paragonah, used by 67.4% (±12.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

22.5% heat with electricity.

2.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 67.4% (±12.3 points)
Electricity: 22.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.2%

Heating fuel in Paragonah

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Paragonah	Iron County	Utah	United States
Utility gas	67.4% (±12.3 points)	66.4%	78.7%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.2% (±2.4 points)	0.8%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	22.5% (±11.6 points)	23.7%	16.8%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.1% (±2.3 points)	4.7%	2.6%	4.9%
Wood	6.7% (±4.5 points)	3.0%	0.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±13.1 points)	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±13.1 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±13.1 points)	0.4%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±13.1 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 Paragonah, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Iron County (0.8%).

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

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

In Paragonah, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Iron County (23.7%).

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 Paragonah

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Paragonah
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Paragonah	—	22.5% (±11.6 points)	—
Parowan	4.8 mi	19.4% (±11.2 points)	Not measurably different
Brian Head	14 mi	48.6% (±34.6 points)	Not measurably different
Enoch	17 mi	15.2% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different
Panguitch	19 mi	18.5% (±10.9 points)	Not measurably different
Cedar City	23 mi	23.9% (±2.9 points)	Not measurably different
Hatch	25 mi	27.3% (±16.2 points)	Not measurably different
Minersville	27 mi	7.1% (±6.7 points)	Lower
Beaver	28 mi	25.5% (±9.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Minersville, UT (7.1%).

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 Paragonah

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Paragonah, used by 67.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Paragonah heat with oil?

2.2% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes in Paragonah use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Paragonah have electric heat?

22.5% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes in Paragonah heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paragonah 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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