How are homes heated in Penn Township (Clearfield County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Penn Township (Clearfield County), used by 54.8% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.9% heat with utility gas.
9.9% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 9.9% (±4.4 points)
- Electricity
- 9.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 54.8%
Heating fuel in Penn Township (Clearfield County)
| Fuel used most | Penn Township (Clearfield County) | Clearfield County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.9% (±4.4 points) | 29.1% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 54.8% (±8.7 points) | 39.6% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 9.9% (±6.6 points) | 12.8% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 10.9% (±3.8 points) | 6.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.2% (±1.8 points) | 4.4% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 7.7% (±4.0 points) | 5.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 4.2% (±3.0 points) | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% (±0.6 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 Penn 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 Penn 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 Penn Township (Clearfield County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Township (Clearfield County) | — | 9.9% (±6.6 points) | — |
| Grampian | 1.4 mi | 13.1% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood Township (Clearfield County) | 3.0 mi | 2.3% (±2.2 points) | Lower |
| Bloom Township | 4.5 mi | 4.3% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ferguson Township (Clearfield County) | 5.6 mi | 5.3% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pike Township (Clearfield County) | 5.9 mi | 7.2% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Curwensville | 6.3 mi | 15.4% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bell Township (Clearfield County) | 6.4 mi | 4.2% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brady Township (Clearfield County) | 7.4 mi | 7.1% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Greenwood Township (Clearfield County), PA (2.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Woodward Township (Clearfield County) | 59.8% (±6.6 points) |
| 18 | Brisbin | 59.4% (±11.2 points) |
| 19 | Gulich Township | 58.1% (±10.0 points) |
| 20 | Chester Hill | 58.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 21 | Cooper Township (Clearfield County) | 57.9% (±10.2 points) |
| 22 | Goshen Township | 55.2% (±10.9 points) |
| 23 | Penn Township (Clearfield County) | 54.8% (±8.7 points) |
| 24 | Mahaffey | 54.4% (±11.6 points) |
| 25 | Boggs Township (Clearfield County) | 54.3% (±8.1 points) |
| 26 | Covington Township (Clearfield County) | 54.1% (±8.5 points) |
| 27 | Graham Township | 53.6% (±9.6 points) |
| 28 | Wallaceton | 52.2% (±13.3 points) |
| 29 (tie) | New Washington | 50.0% (±19.0 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 Penn Township (Clearfield County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Penn Township (Clearfield County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Penn Township (Clearfield County), used by 54.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Penn Township (Clearfield County) heat with oil?
54.8% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes in Penn Township (Clearfield County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Penn Township (Clearfield County) have electric heat?
9.9% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes in Penn 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 Penn township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:58816, in state:42 county:033).
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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