How are homes heated in Allegheny Township (Cambria County), PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Allegheny Township (Cambria County), PA, 2020–2024
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Allegheny Township (Cambria County), used by 43.6% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.1% heat with utility gas.

19.4% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 6.1% (±2.8 points)
Electricity: 19.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 43.6%

Heating fuel in Allegheny Township (Cambria County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Allegheny Township (Cambria County)	Cambria County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	6.1% (±2.8 points)	46.8%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	43.6% (±6.6 points)	29.0%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	19.4% (±4.1 points)	14.0%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	3.0% (±1.7 points)	2.4%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	14.8% (±7.4 points)	2.7%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.8 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	11.5% (±4.3 points)	3.7%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.7% (±2.1 points)	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±4.8 points)	0.3%	0.5%	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 Allegheny Township (Cambria County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Cambria County (29.0%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Allegheny Township (Cambria County), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Cambria County (14.0%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).

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

Homes heated by electricity in places near Allegheny Township (Cambria County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Allegheny Township (Cambria County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Allegheny Township (Cambria County)	—	19.4% (±4.1 points)	—
Loretto	2.4 mi	10.8% (±8.6 points)	Not measurably different
Chest Springs	2.7 mi	0.0% (±47.5 points)	Not measurably different
Gallitzin Township	3.7 mi	12.3% (±4.7 points)	Lower
Ashville	3.9 mi	26.2% (±14.3 points)	Not measurably different
Sankertown	4.9 mi	8.4% (±5.3 points)	Lower
East Carroll Township	4.9 mi	11.2% (±4.0 points)	Lower
Clearfield Township (Cambria County)	5.1 mi	16.6% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Gallitzin	5.2 mi	12.6% (±4.1 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gallitzin Township, PA (12.3%), Sankertown, PA (8.4%), East Carroll Township, PA (11.2%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
35	Adams Township (Cambria County)	51.2% (±9.7 points)
36	East Taylor Township	50.1% (±7.1 points)
37	Gallitzin Township	49.8% (±7.9 points)
38	West Taylor Township	47.2% (±10.5 points)
39	Gallitzin	45.8% (±6.4 points)
40	Jackson Township (Cambria County)	44.4% (±7.1 points)
41	Allegheny Township (Cambria County)	43.6% (±6.6 points)
42	White Township (Cambria County)	40.1% (±9.4 points)
43	Tunnelhill	35.8% (±10.1 points)
44	Cambria Township	34.4% (±9.1 points)
45	Portage Township (Cambria County)	34.1% (±7.6 points)
46	Cresson Township	16.8% (±4.5 points)
47	Upper Yoder Township	10.5% (±5.9 points)

Showing 13 of 63 places in Cambria 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 Allegheny Township (Cambria County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Allegheny Township (Cambria County)?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Allegheny Township (Cambria County), used by 43.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Allegheny Township (Cambria County) heat with oil?

43.6% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes in Allegheny Township (Cambria County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Allegheny Township (Cambria County) have electric heat?

19.4% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes in Allegheny Township (Cambria County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Allegheny township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania

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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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