How are homes heated in McClure, PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in McClure, used by 57.4% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.5% heat with utility gas.
25.3% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.5% (±0.7 points)
- Electricity
- 25.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 57.4%
Heating fuel in McClure
| Fuel used most | McClure | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 12.8% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 57.4% (±8.3 points) | 28.8% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 25.3% (±8.6 points) | 33.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.6% (±4.1 points) | 7.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.5% (±3.6 points) | 10.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 2.6% (±2.0 points) | 4.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.1% (±1.1 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.4% | 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 McClure, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Snyder County (28.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In McClure, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Snyder County (33.5%).
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 McClure
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McClure | — | 25.3% (±8.6 points) | — |
| West Beaver Township | 3.1 mi | 14.8% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fayette Township | 4.3 mi | 27.4% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Decatur Township (Mifflin County) | 5.3 mi | 24.8% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Township (Snyder County) | 5.5 mi | 34.8% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fermanagh Township | 7.5 mi | 55.3% (±8.0 points) | Higher |
| Beavertown | 7.9 mi | 30.5% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Perry Township | 8.8 mi | 24.9% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beaver Township (Snyder County) | 8.9 mi | 38.9% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fermanagh Township, PA (55.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Snyder County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McClure | 57.4% (±8.3 points) |
| 2 | Beavertown | 53.9% (±9.3 points) |
| 3 | Middleburg | 49.6% (±9.2 points) |
| 4 | Freeburg | 44.4% (±12.0 points) |
| 5 | Franklin Township (Snyder County) | 43.4% (±7.3 points) |
| 6 | West Beaver Township | 43.1% (±10.2 points) |
| 7 | Beaver Township (Snyder County) | 41.9% (±12.4 points) |
Showing 7 of 21 places in Snyder 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 McClure
What is the most common way to heat a home in McClure?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in McClure, used by 57.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in McClure heat with oil?
57.4% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes in McClure use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in McClure have electric heat?
25.3% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes in McClure 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 McClure borough, Pennsylvania (place:45992, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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