How are homes heated in Decatur Township (Mifflin County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Decatur Township (Mifflin County), used by 39.0% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
24.8% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±2.8 points)
- Electricity
- 24.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 39.0%
Heating fuel in Decatur Township (Mifflin County)
| Fuel used most | Decatur Township (Mifflin County) | Mifflin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 13.4% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 39.0% (±7.8 points) | 40.7% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 24.8% (±6.6 points) | 25.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 13.0% (±7.7 points) | 5.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 21.1% (±5.6 points) | 11.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.6% | 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 Decatur Township (Mifflin County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Mifflin County (40.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Decatur Township (Mifflin County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Mifflin County (25.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (25.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Decatur Township (Mifflin County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Township (Mifflin County) | — | 24.8% (±6.6 points) | — |
| McClure | 5.3 mi | 25.3% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fermanagh Township | 5.7 mi | 55.3% (±8.0 points) | Higher |
| Armagh Township | 5.8 mi | 21.1% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Beaver Township | 6.6 mi | 14.8% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Derry Township (Mifflin County) | 7.7 mi | 25.7% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fayette Township | 7.9 mi | 27.4% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mifflintown | 8.8 mi | 48.0% (±11.2 points) | Higher |
| Mifflin | 8.9 mi | 32.0% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fermanagh Township, PA (55.3%), Mifflintown, PA (48.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Mifflin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | McVeytown | 54.5% (±15.0 points) |
| 5 | Burnham | 53.8% (±8.3 points) |
| 6 | Armagh Township | 47.4% (±10.7 points) |
| 7 | Derry Township (Mifflin County) | 47.2% (±6.8 points) |
| 8 | Oliver Township (Mifflin County) | 47.0% (±10.4 points) |
| 9 | Bratton Township | 42.3% (±9.3 points) |
| 10 | Decatur Township (Mifflin County) | 39.0% (±7.8 points) |
| 11 | Wayne Township (Mifflin County) | 36.8% (±8.3 points) |
| 12 | Union Township (Mifflin County) | 35.7% (±8.5 points) |
| 13 | Juniata Terrace | 34.7% (±13.0 points) |
| 14 | Brown Township (Mifflin County) | 31.6% (±7.5 points) |
| 15 | Lewistown | 27.9% (±5.7 points) |
| 16 | Menno Township | 22.7% (±6.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Mifflin 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 Decatur Township (Mifflin County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Decatur Township (Mifflin County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Decatur Township (Mifflin County), used by 39.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Decatur Township (Mifflin County) heat with oil?
39.0% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes in Decatur Township (Mifflin County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Decatur Township (Mifflin County) have electric heat?
24.8% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes in Decatur Township (Mifflin 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 Decatur township, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:18464, in state:42 county:087).
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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