How are homes heated in Austin, PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Austin, used by 91.8% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.1% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 91.8% (±5.5 points)
- Electricity
- 2.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Austin
| Fuel used most | Austin | Potter County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 91.8% (±5.5 points) | 65.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±12.5 points) | 2.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 2.1% (±3.4 points) | 7.8% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±12.5 points) | 8.4% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.1% (±4.0 points) | 12.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±12.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.6% (±1.6 points) | 2.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.4% (±0.9 points) | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±12.5 points) | 0.6% | 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 Austin, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Potter County (2.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Austin, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Potter County (7.8%).
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 Austin
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | — | 2.1% (±3.4 points) | — |
| Portage Township (Potter County) | 3.2 mi | 4.8% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sylvania Township | 4.4 mi | 0.0% (±54.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Keating Township (Potter County) | 4.6 mi | 4.3% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Homer Township | 5.4 mi | 2.1% (±1.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portage Township (Cameron County) | 7.1 mi | 3.1% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eulalia Township | 8.4 mi | 8.2% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roulette Township | 9.9 mi | 4.7% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wharton Township (Potter County) | 10.0 mi | 7.5% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Potter County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Sweden Township | 2.4% (±2.3 points) |
| 15 | Genesee Township | 2.2% (±3.7 points) |
| 16 | Roulette Township | 1.5% (±1.4 points) |
| 17 | Eulalia Township | 1.4% (±1.7 points) |
| 18 | Coudersport | 0.6% (±0.8 points) |
| 19 | Homer Township | 0.5% (±0.7 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Austin | 0.0% (±12.5 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Galeton | 0.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Oswayo | 0.0% (±38.6 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Shinglehouse | 0.0% (±6.8 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Allegany Township | 0.0% (±15.4 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Clara Township | 0.0% (±35.4 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Hebron Township | 0.0% (±11.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Potter 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 Austin
What is the most common way to heat a home in Austin?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Austin, used by 91.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Austin heat with oil?
0.0% (±12.5 points) of occupied homes in Austin use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Austin have electric heat?
2.1% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in Austin heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Austin borough, Pennsylvania (place:03576, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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