Can households afford energy in Florida?
37th of 51. All Florida households: 2.0% ($1,878 of $94,145). Same income group, U.S.: 8.3%. Under 30% of median: 18.7% on $8,263. Renters 2.4%, owners 1.9%.
Florida burden by income bracket
At or above 6% in Florida: under 30%, 30% to 60%. Together 24% of homes (2,037,575 of 8,353,441).
Florida burden, % of income
- 18.7Under 30%
- 6.130% to 60%
- 4.060% to 80%
- 3.180% to 100%
- 1.4Over 100%
Getting the average under-30% household in Florida down to 6% takes $1,052 off its $1,548 energy cost, or $17,537 more income.
Florida income, cost and burden
| Bracket | Florida homes | Share | Florida income | Electric | All energy | Florida burden | U.S. burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30% | 798,593 | 10% | $8,263 | $1,483 | $1,548 | 18.7% | 17.0% |
| 30% to 60% | 1,238,982 | 15% | $26,885 | $1,577 | $1,646 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| 60% to 80% | 865,633 | 10% | $43,043 | $1,664 | $1,734 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 80% to 100% | 786,389 | 9% | $56,528 | $1,702 | $1,776 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Over 100% | 4,663,843 | 56% | $142,547 | $1,923 | $2,040 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| All | 8,353,441 | 100% | $94,145 | $1,782 | $1,878 | 2.0% | 2.2% |
Renters, owners and fuel in Florida
Renters pay $1,438 on $60,218 (2.4%); owners $2,096 on $110,954 (1.9%); U.S. 2.4% and 2.2%. Most common fuel: electricity, 91% of homes. Heaviest burden: bottled gas (propane), 2.8%.
| Florida heating fuel | Homes | Share | Florida income | All energy | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 7,622,387 | 91.2% | $94,016 | $1,883 | 2.0% |
| Utility gas | 417,269 | 5.0% | $112,767 | $2,101 | 1.9% |
| Bottled gas (propane) | 75,306 | 0.9% | $91,480 | $2,549 | 2.8% |
| Fuel oil | 10,972 | 0.1% | $54,904 | $1,263 | 2.3% |
| Wood, coal, solar and other | 227,506 | 2.7% | $67,101 | $1,116 | 1.7% |
Your burden against Florida
Help and shutoff rules in Florida
FY2024 LIHEAP heating help: 21,685 homes, 1 per 100 under 60% of median.
FY2026 funding snapshot $121,578,634, $60 per such home.
Eligibility listed: Heating, Cooling, Crisis: 60% State Median Income (10+ household members at 150% Federal Poverty Guideline).
Benefits listed: Heating and Cooling: $400 minimum, $1,350 maximum Year-round Crisis: $2,000 maximum.
Programs named for Florida: Senior Citizen's/Disabled American Veteran's Discount; Project Share; SHARE.
- Florida LIHEAP office, phone 866-762-2237
- Clearinghouse snapshot, Florida
- Florida help with your bill
Cold-weather clause: no season or temperature ban found in the text read (R 25-6.105 has none)
Read: Fla. Admin. Code R. 25-6.105, checked 2026-10-02; some utilities only.
Not legal advice. Ask your Florida utility.
Highest-burden Florida counties
67 counties with 1,000+ homes; top: Gadsden County at 4.2%, lowest of the 67: Collier County at 1.4%.
| Florida county | Homes | Income | All energy | Burden | Under 60% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden County | 15,885 | $61,000 | $2,591 | 4.2% | 14.2% |
| Hamilton County | 4,300 | $54,689 | $2,168 | 4.0% | 9.6% |
| Hardee County | 8,127 | $59,271 | $2,270 | 3.8% | 10.0% |
| Glades County | 4,637 | $56,783 | $2,164 | 3.8% | 10.5% |
| Calhoun County | 4,448 | $59,894 | $2,230 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
| Lafayette County | 2,555 | $61,429 | $2,276 | 3.7% | 11.7% |
| Liberty County | 2,447 | $61,146 | $2,258 | 3.7% | 11.3% |
| Dixie County | 6,164 | $57,924 | $2,019 | 3.5% | 9.0% |
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Sources
DOE LEAD 2022; LIHEAP Clearinghouse; CSV.
Questions
How much of income do Florida households spend on energy?
2.0% for all households ($1,878 of $94,145) and 8.2% under 60% of median income. U.S.: 2.2%, 8.3%.
Who is hit hardest in Florida?
Households under 30% of median income: 18.7%, 798,593 homes spending $1,548 on $8,263.
How many Florida homes get LIHEAP heating help?
21,685 in FY2024, 1 per 100 homes under 60% of median; not a take-up rate.
Is electricity the whole Florida energy burden?
No: electricity is 1.9% of 2.0%; gas and other fuel are the rest.