How are homes heated in McCalmont Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in McCalmont Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in McCalmont Township, used by 65.0% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.4% heat with electricity.

9.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 65.0% (±8.9 points)
Electricity: 3.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 9.8%

Heating fuel in McCalmont Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	McCalmont Township	Jefferson County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	65.0% (±8.9 points)	68.6%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	9.8% (±4.2 points)	6.9%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	3.4% (±2.1 points)	7.9%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.2% (±2.3 points)	7.8%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	10.3% (±6.6 points)	4.6%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.5 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	4.6% (±2.9 points)	2.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	4.8% (±4.2 points)	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.5 points)	0.1%	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 McCalmont Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Jefferson County (6.9%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).

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

In McCalmont Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Jefferson County (7.9%).

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 McCalmont Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with McCalmont Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
McCalmont Township	—	3.4% (±2.1 points)	—
Winslow Township	3.4 mi	5.3% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Young Township (Jefferson County)	4.2 mi	6.7% (±4.8 points)	Not measurably different
Oliver Township (Jefferson County)	4.6 mi	5.1% (±3.0 points)	Not measurably different
Punxsutawney	5.1 mi	6.9% (±2.9 points)	Not measurably different
Bell Township (Jefferson County)	5.3 mi	8.9% (±4.7 points)	Higher
Big Run	5.9 mi	11.1% (±8.4 points)	Not measurably different
Henderson Township (Jefferson County)	6.5 mi	3.8% (±1.7 points)	Not measurably different
Knox Township (Jefferson County)	6.6 mi	3.2% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bell Township (Jefferson County), PA (8.9%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
6	Beaver Township (Jefferson County)	14.3% (±6.2 points)
7	Henderson Township (Jefferson County)	14.0% (±6.1 points)
8	Polk Township (Jefferson County)	13.4% (±11.1 points)
9	Winslow Township	12.5% (±4.7 points)
10	Eldred Township (Jefferson County)	10.7% (±4.3 points)
11	Barnett Township (Jefferson County)	10.6% (±10.2 points)
12	McCalmont Township	9.8% (±4.2 points)
13	Pine Creek Township (Jefferson County)	9.4% (±3.1 points)
14	Gaskill Township	9.2% (±6.1 points)
15	Bell Township (Jefferson County)	8.7% (±4.4 points)
16	Perry Township (Jefferson County)	8.5% (±4.3 points)
17	Oliver Township (Jefferson County)	6.2% (±3.1 points)
18	Porter Township (Jefferson County)	6.1% (±7.0 points)

Showing 13 of 34 places in Jefferson 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 McCalmont Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in McCalmont Township?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in McCalmont Township, used by 65.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in McCalmont Township heat with oil?

9.8% (±4.2 points) of occupied homes in McCalmont Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in McCalmont Township have electric heat?

3.4% (±2.1 points) of occupied homes in McCalmont Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McCalmont township, Jefferson 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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