How are homes heated in Jefferson Township (Somerset County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Somerset County), used by 42.8% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.1% heat with utility gas.
22.7% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 9.1% (±4.1 points)
- Electricity
- 22.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 42.8%
Heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Somerset County)
| Fuel used most | Jefferson Township (Somerset County) | Somerset County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.1% (±4.1 points) | 20.7% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 42.8% (±9.4 points) | 36.9% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.7% (±7.3 points) | 18.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 6.1% (±3.0 points) | 8.2% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 9.5% (±5.1 points) | 5.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 9.1% (±4.3 points) | 8.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.2% (±0.6 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 0.5% | 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 Jefferson Township (Somerset County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Somerset County (36.9%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Jefferson Township (Somerset County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Somerset County (18.5%).
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 Jefferson Township (Somerset County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township (Somerset County) | — | 22.7% (±7.3 points) | — |
| Seven Springs | 4.4 mi | 87.9% (±14.8 points) | Higher |
| Donegal Township (Westmoreland County) | 5.9 mi | 33.2% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Somerset County) | 6.6 mi | 22.4% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middlecreek Township (Somerset County) | 7.2 mi | 24.3% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cook Township | 7.6 mi | 18.9% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Township (Somerset County) | 8.2 mi | 22.0% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Donegal | 8.6 mi | 54.5% (±29.0 points) | Higher |
| Saltlick Township | 8.7 mi | 12.8% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Seven Springs, PA (87.9%), Donegal, PA (54.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 18 (tie) | Wellersburg | 50.0% (±16.9 points) |
| 20 | Ogle Township | 49.7% (±12.1 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Confluence | 49.3% (±9.2 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Windber | 49.3% (±7.4 points) |
| 23 | Paint Township (Somerset County) | 45.0% (±10.5 points) |
| 24 | Lincoln Township (Somerset County) | 44.1% (±6.8 points) |
| 25 | Jefferson Township (Somerset County) | 42.8% (±9.4 points) |
| 26 | Paint | 41.1% (±9.8 points) |
| 27 | Allegheny Township (Somerset County) | 40.2% (±9.7 points) |
| 28 | Milford Township (Somerset County) | 37.8% (±5.8 points) |
| 29 | Summit Township (Somerset County) | 36.3% (±8.4 points) |
| 30 | Stonycreek Township (Somerset County) | 35.5% (±5.7 points) |
| 31 | Elk Lick Township | 35.1% (±7.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 50 places in Somerset 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 Jefferson Township (Somerset County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jefferson Township (Somerset County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Somerset County), used by 42.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Somerset County) heat with oil?
42.8% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Somerset County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Somerset County) have electric heat?
22.7% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Somerset 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 Jefferson township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:37920, in state:42 county:111).
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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