How are homes heated in Harrison Township (Bedford County), PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Harrison Township (Bedford County), PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Harrison Township (Bedford County), used by 62.1% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

14.7% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.0% (±7.2 points)
Electricity: 14.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 62.1%

Heating fuel in Harrison Township (Bedford County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Harrison Township (Bedford County)	Bedford County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	0.0% (±7.2 points)	4.1%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	62.1% (±9.9 points)	49.0%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	14.7% (±7.3 points)	26.5%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.5% (±1.8 points)	5.2%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	16.8% (±7.7 points)	10.7%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.2 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	3.2% (±2.1 points)	2.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.7% (±1.0 points)	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.2 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 Harrison Township (Bedford County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Bedford County (49.0%).

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

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

In Harrison Township (Bedford County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Bedford County (26.5%).

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 Harrison Township (Bedford County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Harrison Township (Bedford County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Harrison Township (Bedford County)	—	14.7% (±7.3 points)	—
Manns Choice	3.7 mi	13.6% (±8.9 points)	Not measurably different
Juniata Township (Bedford County)	5.4 mi	18.0% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different
Schellsburg	6.3 mi	31.7% (±15.5 points)	Not measurably different
Colerain Township (Bedford County)	6.8 mi	39.6% (±8.5 points)	Higher
Rainsburg	7.3 mi	7.1% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Bedford	7.7 mi	39.8% (±8.7 points)	Higher
New Baltimore	7.9 mi	12.7% (±11.6 points)	Not measurably different
Napier Township	8.0 mi	18.1% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Colerain Township (Bedford County), PA (39.6%), Bedford, PA (39.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
4	Pleasantville (Bedford County)	71.2% (±19.6 points)
5	King Township	69.3% (±7.5 points)
6	Hopewell	66.2% (±12.7 points)
7	Broad Top Township	65.5% (±7.7 points)
8	New Paris	65.3% (±20.3 points)
9	Woodbury	64.9% (±12.3 points)
10	Harrison Township (Bedford County)	62.1% (±9.9 points)
11	West Providence Township	60.5% (±11.7 points)
12	Everett	59.9% (±8.8 points)
13	Manns Choice	58.3% (±12.7 points)
14	Napier Township	55.2% (±8.7 points)
15	Schellsburg	54.8% (±14.9 points)
16	Liberty Township (Bedford County)	54.4% (±8.2 points)

Showing 13 of 38 places in Bedford 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 Harrison Township (Bedford County)

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

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Harrison Township (Bedford County), used by 62.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Harrison Township (Bedford County) heat with oil?

62.1% (±9.9 points) of occupied homes in Harrison Township (Bedford County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Harrison Township (Bedford County) have electric heat?

14.7% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Harrison Township (Bedford County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrison township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania

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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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