How are homes heated in Conemaugh Township (Indiana County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Conemaugh Township (Indiana County), used by 44.9% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
10.9% heat with electricity.
31.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 44.9% (±7.4 points)
- Electricity
- 10.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 31.5%
Heating fuel in Conemaugh Township (Indiana County)
| Fuel used most | Conemaugh Township (Indiana County) | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.9% (±7.4 points) | 54.9% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 31.5% (±7.9 points) | 16.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 10.9% (±4.5 points) | 17.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 6.4% (±3.6 points) | 4.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.9% (±4.4 points) | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.6 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 Conemaugh Township (Indiana County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Indiana County (16.0%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Conemaugh Township (Indiana County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in 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 Conemaugh Township (Indiana County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conemaugh Township (Indiana County) | — | 10.9% (±4.5 points) | — |
| Saltsburg | 3.6 mi | 5.8% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Young Township (Indiana County) | 4.3 mi | 14.1% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avonmore | 4.5 mi | 18.6% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bell Township (Westmoreland County) | 6.3 mi | 22.0% (±6.5 points) | Higher |
| Loyalhanna Township | 6.3 mi | 28.7% (±8.8 points) | Higher |
| Kiskiminetas Township | 6.8 mi | 9.9% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Black Lick Township | 7.1 mi | 18.1% (±4.9 points) | Higher |
| New Alexandria | 8.1 mi | 13.6% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bell Township (Westmoreland County), PA (22.0%), Loyalhanna Township, PA (28.7%), Black Lick 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 Indiana County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Brush Valley Township | 49.6% (±8.4 points) |
| 6 | Buffington Township | 46.2% (±8.2 points) |
| 7 | Green Township (Indiana County) | 45.7% (±10.5 points) |
| 8 | Montgomery Township (Indiana County) | 44.3% (±9.1 points) |
| 9 | East Wheatfield Township | 42.8% (±9.3 points) |
| 10 | West Wheatfield Township | 37.0% (±9.0 points) |
| 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) |
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 Conemaugh Township (Indiana County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Conemaugh Township (Indiana County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Conemaugh Township (Indiana County), used by 44.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Conemaugh Township (Indiana County) heat with oil?
31.5% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Conemaugh Township (Indiana County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Conemaugh Township (Indiana County) have electric heat?
10.9% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Conemaugh 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 Conemaugh township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:15560, 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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