Can households afford energy in Nevada?
30th of 51. All Nevada households: 2.1% ($1,994 of $93,154). Same income group, U.S.: 8.3%. Under 30% of median: 21.9% on $7,352. Renters 2.6%, owners 2.0%.
Nevada burden by income bracket
At or above 6% in Nevada: under 30%, 30% to 60%. Together 24% of homes (274,169 of 1,163,671).
Nevada burden, % of income
- 21.9Under 30%
- 6.330% to 60%
- 4.260% to 80%
- 3.380% to 100%
- 1.6Over 100%
Getting the average under-30% household in Nevada down to 6% takes $1,172 off its $1,613 energy cost, or $19,531 more income.
Where Nevada sits among the states
One tile per state; darker means a larger share of income goes to home energy for lower-income households. Nevada is outlined; click a tile for that state.
Nevada income, cost and burden
| Bracket | Nevada homes | Share | Nevada income | Electric | All energy | Nevada burden | U.S. burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30% | 110,278 | 9% | $7,352 | $1,202 | $1,613 | 21.9% | 17.0% |
| 30% to 60% | 163,891 | 14% | $26,423 | $1,237 | $1,662 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| 60% to 80% | 119,210 | 10% | $43,308 | $1,347 | $1,824 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 80% to 100% | 112,966 | 10% | $57,546 | $1,401 | $1,885 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Over 100% | 657,326 | 56% | $139,346 | $1,553 | $2,190 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| All | 1,163,671 | 100% | $93,154 | $1,439 | $1,994 | 2.1% | 2.2% |
Renters, owners and fuel in Nevada
Renters pay $1,525 on $59,298 (2.6%); owners $2,327 on $117,239 (2.0%); U.S. 2.4% and 2.2%. Most common fuel: utility gas, 58% of homes. Heaviest burden: bottled gas (propane), 3.2%.
| Nevada heating fuel | Homes | Share | Nevada income | All energy | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 416,250 | 35.8% | $72,715 | $1,693 | 2.3% |
| Utility gas | 675,303 | 58.0% | $107,543 | $2,160 | 2.0% |
| Bottled gas (propane) | 32,715 | 2.8% | $80,965 | $2,632 | 3.2% |
| Fuel oil | 5,569 | 0.5% | $82,618 | $2,156 | 2.6% |
| Wood, coal, solar and other | 33,835 | 2.9% | $70,942 | $1,734 | 2.4% |
Your burden against Nevada
Help and shutoff rules in Nevada
FY2026 funding snapshot $17,455,286, $64 per such home.
Eligibility listed: 150% Federal Poverty Level.
Benefits listed: Heating or cooling: $360 minimum, $3,136 maximum Crisis: $3,136 maximum Weatherization: $10,000 maximum.
- Nevada LIHEAP office, phone 800-992-0900
- Clearinghouse snapshot, Nevada
- Nevada help with your bill
Cold-weather clause: No calendar-season ban found. 704.375(6): termination for nonpayment must be postponed during a forecast period of extreme temperature (NWS forecast of 20F or lower for elderly or disabled customers, 15F or lower for others, in both north and south territories).
Read: Nev. Admin. Code 704.341, 704.346, 704.350-704.390 (esp. 704.355, 704.360, 704.370, 704.372, 704.375, 704.390), checked 2026-10-02; some utilities only.
Not legal advice. Ask your Nevada utility.
Highest-burden Nevada counties
15 counties with 1,000+ homes; top: Mineral County at 4.3%, lowest of the 15: Washoe County at 1.6%.
| Nevada county | Homes | Income | All energy | Burden | Under 60% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral County | 1,881 | $52,191 | $2,269 | 4.3% | 12.3% |
| Lincoln County | 1,645 | $71,969 | $2,826 | 3.9% | 11.9% |
| Nye County | 21,847 | $63,753 | $2,312 | 3.6% | 12.0% |
| Pershing County | 1,886 | $74,272 | $2,357 | 3.2% | 11.0% |
| Humboldt County | 6,986 | $81,332 | $2,566 | 3.1% | 13.6% |
| Churchill County | 9,595 | $81,483 | $2,534 | 3.1% | 13.0% |
| White Pine County | 3,363 | $66,312 | $1,785 | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Storey County | 1,692 | $99,814 | $2,626 | 2.6% | 15.0% |
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Sources
DOE LEAD 2022; LIHEAP Clearinghouse; CSV.
Questions
How much of income do Nevada households spend on energy?
2.1% for all households ($1,994 of $93,154) and 8.8% under 60% of median income. U.S.: 2.2%, 8.3%.
Who is hit hardest in Nevada?
Households under 30% of median income: 21.9%, 110,278 homes spending $1,613 on $7,352.
How many Nevada homes get LIHEAP heating help?
No heating count in the Nevada snapshot we hold; see the help page.
Is electricity the whole Nevada energy burden?
No: electricity is 1.5% of 2.1%; gas and other fuel are the rest.