How are homes heated in Huston Township (Blair County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Huston Township (Blair County), used by 44.0% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.4% heat with utility gas.
22.7% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.4% (±1.5 points)
- Electricity
- 22.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 44.0%
Heating fuel in Huston Township (Blair County)
| Fuel used most | Huston Township (Blair County) | Blair County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 56.9% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 44.0% (±8.0 points) | 19.9% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.7% (±7.9 points) | 16.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 5.0% (±3.9 points) | 1.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 20.9% (±7.9 points) | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.7% (±1.9 points) | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.1% (±2.1 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.7% | 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 Huston Township (Blair County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Blair County (19.9%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Huston Township (Blair County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Blair County (16.5%).
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 Huston Township (Blair County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huston Township (Blair County) | — | 22.7% (±7.9 points) | — |
| Lincoln Township (Huntingdon County) | 4.4 mi | 20.2% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Martinsburg | 4.6 mi | 26.1% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Woodbury Township | 5.3 mi | 25.3% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marklesburg | 5.3 mi | 21.9% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hopewell Township (Huntingdon County) | 6.1 mi | 38.8% (±13.7 points) | Higher |
| Taylor Township (Blair County) | 6.6 mi | 22.4% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbury Township (Blair County) | 6.7 mi | 18.1% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frankstown Township | 6.9 mi | 21.1% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hopewell Township (Huntingdon County), PA (38.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Blair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Martinsburg | 58.5% (±8.7 points) |
| 7 | Taylor Township (Blair County) | 54.9% (±7.5 points) |
| 8 | Tyrone Township (Blair County) | 54.2% (±7.4 points) |
| 9 | Juniata Township (Blair County) | 50.4% (±9.6 points) |
| 10 | Woodbury Township (Blair County) | 49.0% (±9.3 points) |
| 11 | Catharine Township | 46.0% (±9.1 points) |
| 12 | Huston Township (Blair County) | 44.0% (±8.0 points) |
| 13 | Snyder Township (Blair County) | 43.2% (±8.8 points) |
| 14 | North Woodbury Township | 39.6% (±8.1 points) |
| 15 | Antis Township | 32.4% (±5.9 points) |
| 16 | Blair Township | 29.1% (±6.5 points) |
| 17 | Allegheny Township (Blair County) | 27.6% (±6.4 points) |
| 18 | Frankstown Township | 22.5% (±5.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Blair 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 Huston Township (Blair County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Huston Township (Blair County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Huston Township (Blair County), used by 44.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Huston Township (Blair County) heat with oil?
44.0% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Huston Township (Blair County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Huston Township (Blair County) have electric heat?
22.7% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Huston Township (Blair 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 Huston township, Blair County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:36496, in state:42 county:013).
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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