How are homes heated in Benton, PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Benton, used by 50.7% (±16.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.9% heat with utility gas.
26.3% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.9% (±5.1 points)
- Electricity
- 26.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 50.7%
Heating fuel in Benton
| Fuel used most | Benton | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.9% (±5.1 points) | 24.5% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 50.7% (±16.3 points) | 27.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 26.3% (±11.2 points) | 31.1% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 10.2% (±6.0 points) | 7.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.1% (±4.8 points) | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 3.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 4.0% (±4.5 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% (±1.1 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 Benton, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Columbia County (27.0%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Benton, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Columbia County (31.1%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (25.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Benton
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | — | 26.3% (±11.2 points) | — |
| Benton Township (Columbia County) | 1.0 mi | 22.1% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stillwater | 3.0 mi | 30.9% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Columbia County) | 3.3 mi | 15.6% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fishing Creek Township | 4.2 mi | 26.4% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Columbus | 5.3 mi | 25.6% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County) | 5.5 mi | 12.1% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Greenwood Township (Columbia County) | 5.5 mi | 33.3% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Township (Columbia County) | 6.8 mi | 26.1% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County), PA (12.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centralia | 100.0% (±100.0 points) |
| 2 | Orangeville | 57.9% (±16.9 points) |
| 3 | Catawissa | 55.2% (±6.7 points) |
| 4 | Mifflin Township (Columbia County) | 52.7% (±9.4 points) |
| 5 | Pine Township (Columbia County) | 52.2% (±9.8 points) |
| 6 | Conyngham Township (Columbia County) | 51.9% (±14.3 points) |
| 7 | Benton | 50.7% (±16.3 points) |
| 8 | Franklin Township (Columbia County) | 43.4% (±8.6 points) |
| 9 | Catawissa Township | 42.4% (±9.1 points) |
| 10 | Benton Township (Columbia County) | 41.5% (±8.4 points) |
| 11 | Roaring Creek Township | 40.9% (±11.4 points) |
| 12 | Locust Township | 39.9% (±7.7 points) |
| 13 | Millville | 38.6% (±12.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Columbia 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 Benton
What is the most common way to heat a home in Benton?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Benton, used by 50.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Benton heat with oil?
50.7% (±16.3 points) of occupied homes in Benton use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Benton have electric heat?
26.3% (±11.2 points) of occupied homes in Benton 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 Benton borough, Pennsylvania (place:05680, in state:42).
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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