How are homes heated in Juniata Township (Perry County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Juniata Township (Perry County), used by 41.0% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
26.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±4.8 points)
- Electricity
- 41.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 26.9%
Heating fuel in Juniata Township (Perry County)
| Fuel used most | Juniata Township (Perry County) | Perry County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | 1.7% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 26.9% (±7.7 points) | 30.7% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 41.0% (±8.6 points) | 33.9% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 12.0% (±4.4 points) | 13.7% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 13.7% (±4.4 points) | 12.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.7% (±1.5 points) | 4.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.3% (±1.8 points) | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% (±1.7 points) | 0.8% | 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 Juniata Township (Perry County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Perry County (30.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Juniata Township (Perry County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Perry County (33.9%).
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 Juniata Township (Perry County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniata Township (Perry County) | — | 41.0% (±8.6 points) | — |
| Tuscarora Township (Perry County) | 2.9 mi | 15.3% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Oliver Township (Perry County) | 3.7 mi | 30.5% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomfield | 3.9 mi | 28.8% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newport | 4.4 mi | 35.7% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Centre Township (Perry County) | 5.3 mi | 29.3% (±6.5 points) | Lower |
| Thompsontown | 6.6 mi | 33.1% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millerstown | 6.8 mi | 34.8% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Miller Township (Perry County) | 6.9 mi | 29.3% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tuscarora Township (Perry County), PA (15.3%), Centre Township (Perry County), PA (29.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Perry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Wheatfield Township | 29.4% (±7.7 points) |
| 18 | Tyrone Township (Perry County) | 29.3% (±5.7 points) |
| 19 | Greenwood Township (Perry County) | 28.3% (±7.7 points) |
| 20 | Carroll Township (Perry County) | 27.7% (±9.6 points) |
| 21 | Rye Township | 27.6% (±5.2 points) |
| 22 | Jackson Township (Perry County) | 27.4% (±11.3 points) |
| 23 | Juniata Township (Perry County) | 26.9% (±7.7 points) |
| 24 | Centre Township (Perry County) | 25.5% (±6.2 points) |
| 25 | Southwest Madison Township | 24.7% (±6.3 points) |
| 26 | Northeast Madison Township | 24.4% (±10.4 points) |
| 27 | Spring Township (Perry County) | 22.9% (±6.7 points) |
| 28 | Penn Township (Perry County) | 22.6% (±6.5 points) |
| 29 | Saville Township | 21.3% (±6.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Perry 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 Juniata Township (Perry County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Juniata Township (Perry County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Juniata Township (Perry County), used by 41.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Juniata Township (Perry County) heat with oil?
26.9% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes in Juniata Township (Perry County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Juniata Township (Perry County) have electric heat?
41.0% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes in Juniata Township (Perry 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 Juniata township, Perry County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:38616, in state:42 county:099).
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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