How are homes heated in Freeburg, PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Freeburg, used by 44.4% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
44.4% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±9.8 points)
- Electricity
- 44.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 44.4%
Heating fuel in Freeburg
| Fuel used most | Freeburg | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | 12.8% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 44.4% (±12.0 points) | 28.8% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 44.4% (±10.8 points) | 33.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 6.0% (±3.9 points) | 7.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | 10.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 4.8% (±3.4 points) | 4.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.3% (±0.9 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | 0.4% | 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 Freeburg, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Snyder County (28.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Freeburg, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Snyder County (33.5%).
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 Freeburg
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeburg | — | 44.4% (±10.8 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Snyder County) | 1.0 mi | 30.2% (±6.6 points) | Lower |
| Union Township (Snyder County) | 3.6 mi | 20.5% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
| Penn Township (Snyder County) | 3.9 mi | 42.0% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middlecreek Township (Snyder County) | 4.4 mi | 43.0% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Selinsgrove | 4.7 mi | 33.6% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middleburg | 5.8 mi | 38.8% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Herndon | 5.8 mi | 26.7% (±9.7 points) | Lower |
| Chapman Township (Snyder County) | 5.8 mi | 9.6% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Washington Township (Snyder County), PA (30.2%), Union Township (Snyder County), PA (20.5%), Herndon, PA (26.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Snyder County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McClure | 57.4% (±8.3 points) |
| 2 | Beavertown | 53.9% (±9.3 points) |
| 3 | Middleburg | 49.6% (±9.2 points) |
| 4 | Freeburg | 44.4% (±12.0 points) |
| 5 | Franklin Township (Snyder County) | 43.4% (±7.3 points) |
| 6 | West Beaver Township | 43.1% (±10.2 points) |
| 7 | Beaver Township (Snyder County) | 41.9% (±12.4 points) |
| 8 | Adams Township (Snyder County) | 40.3% (±9.3 points) |
| 9 | Spring Township (Snyder County) | 39.6% (±8.7 points) |
| 10 | Center Township (Snyder County) | 39.4% (±9.5 points) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in Snyder 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 Freeburg
What is the most common way to heat a home in Freeburg?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Freeburg, used by 44.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Freeburg heat with oil?
44.4% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes in Freeburg use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Freeburg have electric heat?
44.4% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes in Freeburg 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 Freeburg borough, Pennsylvania (place:27696, 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
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