How are homes heated in Conemaugh Township (Cambria County), PA?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Conemaugh Township (Cambria County), used by 69.4% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

9.7% heat with utility gas.

8.0% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
9.7% (±4.3 points)
Electricity
8.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene
69.4%

Heating fuel in Conemaugh Township (Cambria County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostConemaugh Township (Cambria County)Cambria CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Utility gas9.7% (±4.3 points)46.8%51.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.69.4% (±6.5 points)29.0%14.0%3.9%
Electricity8.0% (±3.3 points)14.0%25.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)2.7% (±2.0 points)2.4%5.1%4.9%
Wood2.2% (±2.0 points)2.7%2.1%1.4%
Solar energy0.6% (±0.9 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke6.1% (±3.1 points)3.7%0.8%0.1%
Other fuel0.4% (±0.7 points)1.0%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.9% (±1.3 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 Conemaugh Township (Cambria County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Cambria County (29.0%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Conemaugh Township (Cambria County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Cambria County (14.0%).

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 Conemaugh Township (Cambria County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Conemaugh Township (Cambria County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Conemaugh Township (Cambria County)—8.0% (±3.3 points)—
East Taylor Township1.8 mi18.1% (±5.5 points)Higher
Franklin (Cambria County)1.8 mi5.8% (±3.6 points)Not measurably different
East Conemaugh1.9 mi3.5% (±3.1 points)Not measurably different
Stonycreek Township (Cambria County)2.9 mi6.3% (±3.6 points)Not measurably different
Oakland (community, Cambria County)3.3 mi3.2% (±2.6 points)Lower
South Fork3.3 mi10.8% (±4.9 points)Not measurably different
Middle Taylor Township3.4 mi12.0% (±4.5 points)Not measurably different
Daisytown3.4 mi18.2% (±10.3 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oakland (community, Cambria County), PA (3.2%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Taylor Township, PA (18.1%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Cambria County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
6Carrolltown74.6% (±7.7 points)
7Hastings73.6% (±8.3 points)
8Middle Taylor Township73.2% (±7.5 points)
9Lilly73.1% (±6.6 points)
10West Carroll Township72.7% (±10.2 points)
11Scalp Level69.8% (±8.1 points)
12Conemaugh Township (Cambria County)69.4% (±6.5 points)
13Ashville69.0% (±14.0 points)
14South Fork67.9% (±9.7 points)
15Patton67.8% (±5.9 points)
16 (tie)Daisytown66.9% (±11.0 points)
16 (tie)Vintondale66.9% (±14.3 points)
18Wilmore66.7% (±15.3 points)

Showing 13 of 63 places in Cambria 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 Conemaugh Township (Cambria County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Conemaugh Township (Cambria County)?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Conemaugh Township (Cambria County), used by 69.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Conemaugh Township (Cambria County) heat with oil?

69.4% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Conemaugh Township (Cambria County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Conemaugh Township (Cambria County) have electric heat?

8.0% (±3.3 points) of occupied homes in Conemaugh Township (Cambria 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 Conemaugh township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:15552, in state:42 county:021).

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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Figures last updated on .

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