How are homes heated in Morris Township (Clearfield County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Morris Township (Clearfield County), used by 63.3% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.3% heat with utility gas.
13.5% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.3% (±1.8 points)
- Electricity
- 13.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 63.3%
Heating fuel in Morris Township (Clearfield County)
| Fuel used most | Morris Township (Clearfield County) | Clearfield County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.3% (±1.8 points) | 29.1% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 63.3% (±12.0 points) | 39.6% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 13.5% (±6.3 points) | 12.8% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.4% (±8.0 points) | 6.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 12.0% (±6.4 points) | 4.4% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.4% (±2.0 points) | 5.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.6 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 Morris Township (Clearfield County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Clearfield County (39.6%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Morris Township (Clearfield County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Clearfield County (12.8%).
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 Morris Township (Clearfield County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Township (Clearfield County) | — | 13.5% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Graham Township | 3.8 mi | 8.7% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Philipsburg | 3.8 mi | 37.3% (±9.5 points) | Higher |
| Chester Hill | 4.1 mi | 35.3% (±10.1 points) | Higher |
| Wallaceton | 4.2 mi | 29.6% (±12.0 points) | Higher |
| Cooper Township (Clearfield County) | 6.5 mi | 10.9% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Decatur Township (Clearfield County) | 6.9 mi | 8.7% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Osceola Mills | 7.3 mi | 7.4% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boggs Township (Clearfield County) | 7.4 mi | 13.8% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Philipsburg, PA (37.3%), Chester Hill, PA (35.3%), Wallaceton, PA (29.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Clearfield County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Decatur Township (Clearfield County) | 70.2% (±9.5 points) |
| 7 | Ramey | 69.9% (±8.8 points) |
| 8 | Burnside | 69.6% (±13.6 points) |
| 9 | Houtzdale | 65.3% (±6.6 points) |
| 10 | Grampian | 64.8% (±17.2 points) |
| 11 | Westover | 64.1% (±13.4 points) |
| 12 | Morris Township (Clearfield County) | 63.3% (±12.0 points) |
| 13 | Girard Township (Clearfield County) | 63.1% (±9.3 points) |
| 14 | Bradford Township (Clearfield County) | 62.2% (±10.6 points) |
| 15 | Glen Hope | 61.7% (±22.6 points) |
| 16 | Bigler Township | 60.6% (±9.6 points) |
| 17 | Woodward Township (Clearfield County) | 59.8% (±6.6 points) |
| 18 | Brisbin | 59.4% (±11.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Clearfield 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 Morris Township (Clearfield County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Morris Township (Clearfield County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Morris Township (Clearfield County), used by 63.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Morris Township (Clearfield County) heat with oil?
63.3% (±12.0 points) of occupied homes in Morris Township (Clearfield County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Morris Township (Clearfield County) have electric heat?
13.5% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Morris Township (Clearfield 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 Morris township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:51056, in state:42 county:033).
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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