How are homes heated in Limestone Township (Union County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Limestone Township (Union County), used by 40.8% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
29.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±5.0 points)
- Electricity
- 40.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 29.5%
Heating fuel in Limestone Township (Union County)
| Fuel used most | Limestone Township (Union County) | Union County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 11.1% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 29.5% (±7.3 points) | 28.3% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 40.8% (±7.7 points) | 39.3% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 9.4% (±6.5 points) | 8.4% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 14.1% (±4.4 points) | 6.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 3.5% (±3.0 points) | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% (±2.1 points) | 1.4% | 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 Limestone Township (Union County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Union County (28.3%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Limestone Township (Union County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Union County (39.3%).
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 Limestone Township (Union County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limestone Township (Union County) | — | 40.8% (±7.7 points) | — |
| Mifflinburg | 2.2 mi | 39.5% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Berlin | 2.3 mi | 35.8% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Snyder County) | 4.0 mi | 41.3% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Snyder County) | 4.6 mi | 20.7% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
| Buffalo Township (Union County) | 5.4 mi | 37.2% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middlecreek Township (Snyder County) | 5.8 mi | 43.0% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Buffalo Township | 6.2 mi | 58.3% (±8.4 points) | Higher |
| Lewis Township (Union County) | 6.6 mi | 24.6% (±7.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Center Township (Snyder County), PA (20.7%), Lewis Township (Union County), PA (24.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Buffalo Township, PA (58.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Gregg Township (Union County) | 39.5% (±8.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Hartley Township | 34.1% (±6.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | White Deer Township | 34.1% (±10.4 points) |
| 5 | Hartleton | 32.7% (±15.0 points) |
| 6 | New Berlin | 32.6% (±7.7 points) |
| 7 | Union Township (Union County) | 32.1% (±7.1 points) |
| 8 | Limestone Township (Union County) | 29.5% (±7.3 points) |
| 9 | Lewis Township (Union County) | 28.4% (±8.3 points) |
| 10 | West Buffalo Township | 25.9% (±8.7 points) |
| 11 | Buffalo Township (Union County) | 24.4% (±8.6 points) |
| 12 | East Buffalo Township | 22.6% (±7.9 points) |
| 13 | Lewisburg | 19.3% (±6.7 points) |
| 14 | Kelly Township | 17.4% (±9.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Union 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 Limestone Township (Union County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Limestone Township (Union County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Limestone Township (Union County), used by 40.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Limestone Township (Union County) heat with oil?
29.5% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Limestone Township (Union County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Limestone Township (Union County) have electric heat?
40.8% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes in Limestone Township (Union 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 Limestone township, Union County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:43368, in state:42 county:119).
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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