How are homes heated in Center Township (Indiana County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Center Township (Indiana County), used by 56.7% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
15.9% heat with electricity.
17.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 56.7% (±7.9 points)
- Electricity
- 15.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 17.0%
Heating fuel in Center Township (Indiana County)
| Fuel used most | Center Township (Indiana County) | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.7% (±7.9 points) | 54.9% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 17.0% (±6.9 points) | 16.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 15.9% (±5.8 points) | 17.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.4% (±2.7 points) | 4.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.7% (±2.7 points) | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 2.1% (±2.4 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.3% (±2.0 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.9% | 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 Center Township (Indiana County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Indiana County (16.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Center Township (Indiana County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Indiana County (17.5%).
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 Center Township (Indiana County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township (Indiana County) | — | 15.9% (±5.8 points) | — |
| Homer City | 1.4 mi | 8.8% (±3.7 points) | Lower |
| Black Lick Township | 4.7 mi | 18.1% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Indiana | 5.7 mi | 25.0% (±5.1 points) | Higher |
| Burrell Township (Indiana County) | 6.6 mi | 24.4% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brush Valley Township | 6.8 mi | 15.7% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chevy Chase Heights | 7.1 mi | 24.2% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Armstrong Township (Indiana County) | 7.6 mi | 19.2% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| White Township (Indiana County) | 8.0 mi | 21.1% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Homer City, PA (8.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Indiana, PA (25.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Indiana County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Conemaugh Township (Indiana County) | 31.5% (±7.9 points) |
| 12 | Cherryhill Township | 29.6% (±6.7 points) |
| 13 | Black Lick Township | 28.0% (±8.6 points) |
| 14 | Saltsburg | 25.5% (±18.3 points) |
| 15 | Burrell Township (Indiana County) | 25.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 16 | Rayne Township | 17.7% (±7.7 points) |
| 17 | Center Township (Indiana County) | 17.0% (±6.9 points) |
| 18 | Banks Township (Indiana County) | 16.8% (±6.2 points) |
| 19 | Grant Township | 16.7% (±8.0 points) |
| 20 | Armstrong Township (Indiana County) | 16.3% (±6.3 points) |
| 21 | Young Township (Indiana County) | 12.8% (±5.0 points) |
| 22 | Washington Township (Indiana County) | 12.3% (±4.6 points) |
| 23 | East Mahoning Township | 10.8% (±4.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Indiana 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 Center Township (Indiana County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Center Township (Indiana County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Center Township (Indiana County), used by 56.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Center Township (Indiana County) heat with oil?
17.0% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes in Center Township (Indiana County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Center Township (Indiana County) have electric heat?
15.9% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Center Township (Indiana 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 Center township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:12040, in state:42 county:063).
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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