How are homes heated in Cetronia, PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Cetronia, used by 46.0% (±12.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.2% heat with utility gas.
43.0% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 7.2% (±3.9 points)
- Electricity
- 43.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 46.0%
Heating fuel in Cetronia
| Fuel used most | Cetronia | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.2% (±3.9 points) | 34.7% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 46.0% (±12.7 points) | 18.4% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 43.0% (±12.3 points) | 40.7% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.6% (±1.1 points) | 3.2% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 1.4% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.2% (±4.0 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.3% | 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 Cetronia, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Lehigh County (18.4%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Cetronia, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lehigh County (40.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Cetronia
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cetronia | — | 43.0% (±12.3 points) | — |
| Dorneyville | 1.4 mi | 42.1% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wescosville | 1.7 mi | 48.2% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trexlertown | 3.3 mi | 22.5% (±15.7 points) | Lower |
| Allentown | 3.5 mi | 39.5% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Macungie Township | 3.9 mi | 39.0% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ancient Oaks | 4.1 mi | 16.5% (±7.3 points) | Lower |
| Emmaus | 4.2 mi | 34.4% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Macungie Township | 4.4 mi | 27.8% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Trexlertown, PA (22.5%), Ancient Oaks, PA (16.5%), Upper Macungie Township, PA (27.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lehigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cementon | 47.1% (±19.6 points) |
| 2 | Cetronia | 46.0% (±12.7 points) |
| 3 | Egypt | 36.0% (±11.1 points) |
| 4 | Dorneyville | 35.4% (±9.0 points) |
| 5 | Schnecksville | 32.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 6 | Hokendauqua | 28.1% (±10.6 points) |
| 7 | Wescosville | 16.1% (±12.9 points) |
| 8 | Breinigsville | 12.1% (±8.5 points) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in Lehigh County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Cetronia is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside South Whitehall Township, whose figures include it.
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 Cetronia
What is the most common way to heat a home in Cetronia?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Cetronia, used by 46.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Cetronia heat with oil?
46.0% (±12.7 points) of occupied homes in Cetronia use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Cetronia have electric heat?
43.0% (±12.3 points) of occupied homes in Cetronia heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cetronia CDP, Pennsylvania
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 Cetronia CDP, Pennsylvania (place:12424, in state:42).
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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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