How are homes heated in Boggs Township (Clearfield County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Boggs Township (Clearfield County), used by 54.3% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
13.0% heat with utility gas.
13.8% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 13.0% (±6.6 points)
- Electricity
- 13.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 54.3%
Heating fuel in Boggs Township (Clearfield County)
| Fuel used most | Boggs Township (Clearfield County) | Clearfield County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.0% (±6.6 points) | 29.1% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 54.3% (±8.1 points) | 39.6% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 13.8% (±5.8 points) | 12.8% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 6.0% (±4.9 points) | 6.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 8.9% (±4.0 points) | 4.4% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 3.2% (±2.0 points) | 5.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.4 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 Boggs Township (Clearfield County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Clearfield County (39.6%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Boggs Township (Clearfield County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from 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 Boggs Township (Clearfield County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boggs Township (Clearfield County) | — | 13.8% (±5.8 points) | — |
| Wallaceton | 3.8 mi | 29.6% (±12.0 points) | Higher |
| Decatur Township (Clearfield County) | 4.6 mi | 8.7% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bradford Township (Clearfield County) | 6.2 mi | 5.5% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Woodward Township (Clearfield County) | 6.3 mi | 16.4% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brisbin | 7.0 mi | 13.8% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Hill | 7.2 mi | 35.3% (±10.1 points) | Higher |
| Clearfield | 7.2 mi | 28.2% (±6.8 points) | Higher |
| Morris Township (Clearfield County) | 7.4 mi | 13.5% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bradford Township (Clearfield County), PA (5.5%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wallaceton, PA (29.6%), Chester Hill, PA (35.3%), Clearfield, PA (28.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Gulich Township | 58.1% (±10.0 points) |
| 20 | Chester Hill | 58.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 21 | Cooper Township (Clearfield County) | 57.9% (±10.2 points) |
| 22 | Goshen Township | 55.2% (±10.9 points) |
| 23 | Penn Township (Clearfield County) | 54.8% (±8.7 points) |
| 24 | Mahaffey | 54.4% (±11.6 points) |
| 25 | Boggs Township (Clearfield County) | 54.3% (±8.1 points) |
| 26 | Covington Township (Clearfield County) | 54.1% (±8.5 points) |
| 27 | Graham Township | 53.6% (±9.6 points) |
| 28 | Wallaceton | 52.2% (±13.3 points) |
| 29 (tie) | New Washington | 50.0% (±19.0 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Pine Township (Clearfield County) | 50.0% (±38.0 points) |
| 31 | Chest Township (Clearfield County) | 49.7% (±8.2 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 Boggs Township (Clearfield County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Boggs Township (Clearfield County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Boggs Township (Clearfield County), used by 54.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Boggs Township (Clearfield County) heat with oil?
54.3% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes in Boggs Township (Clearfield County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Boggs Township (Clearfield County) have electric heat?
13.8% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Boggs 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 Boggs township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:07432, in state:42 county:033).
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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