How are homes heated in Earlston, PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Earlston, used by 44.3% (±18.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
13.4% heat with utility gas.
22.8% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 13.4% (±15.7 points)
- Electricity
- 22.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 44.3%
Heating fuel in Earlston
| Fuel used most | Earlston | Bedford County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.4% (±15.7 points) | 4.1% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 44.3% (±18.6 points) | 49.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.8% (±18.1 points) | 26.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 16.1% (±10.9 points) | 5.2% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.3% (±6.1 points) | 10.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.8 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 Earlston, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Bedford County (49.0%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Earlston, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Bedford County (26.5%).
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 Earlston
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlston | — | 22.8% (±18.1 points) | — |
| Everett | 1.0 mi | 29.4% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Snake Spring Township | 3.3 mi | 40.6% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Providence Township | 5.8 mi | 28.6% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bedford | 6.9 mi | 39.8% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bedford Township | 7.8 mi | 36.0% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hopewell Township (Bedford County) | 8.2 mi | 22.5% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Bedford County) | 8.6 mi | 10.0% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colerain Township (Bedford County) | 8.8 mi | 39.6% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Earlston is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside West Providence Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Earlston
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Earlston, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Earlston beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Earlston, save the ones you like and apply online.
Questions about Earlston
What is the most common way to heat a home in Earlston?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Earlston, used by 44.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Earlston heat with oil?
44.3% (±18.6 points) of occupied homes in Earlston use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Earlston have electric heat?
22.8% (±18.1 points) of occupied homes in Earlston heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Earlston 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 Earlston CDP, Pennsylvania (place:20704, in state:42).
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Earlston at a glance
- Median rent in Earlston
- Income and affordability in Earlston
- Home values in Earlston
- Property taxes in Earlston
- Types of homes in Earlston
- Age of homes in Earlston
- Commute and cars in Earlston
- Population growth in Earlston
- Pennsylvania landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Bedford County
- Housing data for every place in Pennsylvania