How are homes heated in Bell Township (Clearfield County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Bell Township (Clearfield County), used by 38.7% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.2% heat with electricity.
34.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 38.7% (±7.6 points)
- Electricity
- 4.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 34.1%
Heating fuel in Bell Township (Clearfield County)
| Fuel used most | Bell Township (Clearfield County) | Clearfield County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.7% (±7.6 points) | 29.1% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 34.1% (±7.5 points) | 39.6% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.2% (±2.4 points) | 12.8% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.0% (±3.5 points) | 6.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.4% (±4.6 points) | 4.4% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 5.4% (±2.9 points) | 5.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.4% (±2.5 points) | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 0.4% | 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 Bell Township (Clearfield County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Clearfield County (39.6%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Bell Township (Clearfield County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Clearfield County (12.8%).
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 Bell Township (Clearfield County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Township (Clearfield County) | — | 4.2% (±2.4 points) | — |
| Mahaffey | 3.3 mi | 6.1% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood Township (Clearfield County) | 4.5 mi | 2.3% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gaskill Township | 5.8 mi | 11.2% (±5.4 points) | Higher |
| Penn Township (Clearfield County) | 6.4 mi | 9.9% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newburg (Clearfield County) | 6.4 mi | 0.0% (±53.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Banks Township (Indiana County) | 7.0 mi | 8.0% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Washington | 7.2 mi | 10.0% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Big Run | 7.6 mi | 11.1% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gaskill 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 Clearfield County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Curwensville | 42.7% (±7.1 points) |
| 38 (tie) | Jordan Township (Clearfield County) | 36.9% (±12.6 points) |
| 38 (tie) | Pike Township (Clearfield County) | 36.9% (±7.1 points) |
| 40 | Clearfield | 36.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 41 | Burnside Township (Clearfield County) | 35.2% (±9.2 points) |
| 42 | Greenwood Township (Clearfield County) | 35.1% (±11.9 points) |
| 43 | Bell Township (Clearfield County) | 34.1% (±7.5 points) |
| 44 | Bloom Township | 34.0% (±10.5 points) |
| 45 | Ferguson Township (Clearfield County) | 33.5% (±15.2 points) |
| 46 | Huston Township (Clearfield County) | 29.2% (±10.0 points) |
| 47 | Brady Township (Clearfield County) | 19.8% (±6.0 points) |
| 48 | Sandy Township | 6.9% (±3.9 points) |
| 49 | DuBois | 0.7% (±0.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Clearfield 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 Bell Township (Clearfield County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Bell Township (Clearfield County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Bell Township (Clearfield County), used by 38.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Bell Township (Clearfield County) heat with oil?
34.1% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes in Bell Township (Clearfield County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Bell Township (Clearfield County) have electric heat?
4.2% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes in Bell Township (Clearfield County) 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 Bell township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:05192, in state:42 county:033).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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