Can households afford energy in Arizona?
40th of 51. All Arizona households: 2.0% ($1,878 of $94,498). Same income group, U.S.: 8.3%. Under 30% of median: 17.4% on $8,309. Renters 2.3%, owners 1.9%.
Arizona burden by income bracket
At or above 6% in Arizona: under 30%. Together 9% of homes (255,815 of 2,739,136).
Arizona burden, % of income
- 17.4Under 30%
- 5.730% to 60%
- 3.960% to 80%
- 3.180% to 100%
- 1.5Over 100%
Getting the average under-30% household in Arizona down to 6% takes $947 off its $1,446 energy cost, or $15,791 more income.
Arizona income, cost and burden
| Bracket | Arizona homes | Share | Arizona income | Electric | All energy | Arizona burden | U.S. burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30% | 255,815 | 9% | $8,309 | $1,175 | $1,446 | 17.4% | 17.0% |
| 30% to 60% | 384,052 | 14% | $27,709 | $1,292 | $1,581 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| 60% to 80% | 279,423 | 10% | $43,766 | $1,410 | $1,702 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 80% to 100% | 260,358 | 10% | $57,954 | $1,483 | $1,788 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Over 100% | 1,559,487 | 57% | $140,275 | $1,705 | $2,069 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| All | 2,739,136 | 100% | $94,498 | $1,546 | $1,878 | 2.0% | 2.2% |
Renters, owners and fuel in Arizona
Renters pay $1,362 on $59,301 (2.3%); owners $2,141 on $112,409 (1.9%); U.S. 2.4% and 2.2%. Most common fuel: electricity, 60% of homes. Heaviest burden: bottled gas (propane), 3.4%.
| Arizona heating fuel | Homes | Share | Arizona income | All energy | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 1,644,802 | 60.0% | $88,588 | $1,743 | 2.0% |
| Utility gas | 909,170 | 33.2% | $111,238 | $2,120 | 1.9% |
| Bottled gas (propane) | 77,869 | 2.8% | $72,273 | $2,448 | 3.4% |
| Fuel oil | 2,601 | 0.1% | $53,081 | $1,663 | 3.1% |
| Wood, coal, solar and other | 104,693 | 3.8% | $59,532 | $1,482 | 2.5% |
Your burden against Arizona
Help and shutoff rules in Arizona
FY2024 LIHEAP heating help: 11,248 homes, 2 per 100 under 60% of median.
FY2026 funding snapshot $35,474,431, $55 per such home.
Eligibility listed: Heating, Cooling, Crisis: 60% State Median Income; (150% Federal Poverty Level for households with 10 or more members) W.
Benefits listed: Heating: $160 minimum, $640 maximum Cooling: $160 minimum, $640 maximum Crisis: $500 maximum.
Programs named for Arizona: Crisis Bill Assistance; -A loss or reduction of income; Energy Support; SRP Income-Qualified Discount.
- Arizona LIHEAP office, phone 866-494-1981
- Clearinghouse snapshot, Arizona
- Arizona help with your bill
Arizona has a cold-weather clause; wording on the help page.
Read: Ariz. Admin. Code R14-2-211, checked 2026-10-02; some utilities only.
Not legal advice. Ask your Arizona utility.
Highest-burden Arizona counties
15 counties with 1,000+ homes; top: Apache County at 4.2%, lowest of the 15: Maricopa County at 1.8%.
| Arizona county | Homes | Income | All energy | Burden | Under 60% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache County | 19,786 | $48,897 | $2,034 | 4.2% | 11.3% |
| Navajo County | 37,565 | $57,712 | $2,021 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| La Paz County | 8,911 | $55,625 | $1,797 | 3.2% | 10.7% |
| Gila County | 22,714 | $64,597 | $2,077 | 3.2% | 10.3% |
| Graham County | 12,018 | $73,264 | $2,187 | 3.0% | 9.7% |
| Santa Cruz County | 16,651 | $65,081 | $1,685 | 2.6% | 7.1% |
| Cochise County | 49,680 | $71,578 | $1,849 | 2.6% | 8.5% |
| Yuma County | 74,678 | $68,108 | $1,740 | 2.5% | 7.4% |
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Sources
DOE LEAD 2022; LIHEAP Clearinghouse; CSV.
Questions
How much of income do Arizona households spend on energy?
2.0% for all households ($1,878 of $94,498) and 7.7% under 60% of median income. U.S.: 2.2%, 8.3%.
Who is hit hardest in Arizona?
Households under 30% of median income: 17.4%, 255,815 homes spending $1,446 on $8,309.
How many Arizona homes get LIHEAP heating help?
11,248 in FY2024, 2 per 100 homes under 60% of median; not a take-up rate.
Is electricity the whole Arizona energy burden?
No: electricity is 1.6% of 2.0%; gas and other fuel are the rest.