How are homes heated in Penn Township (Snyder County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Penn Township (Snyder County), used by 42.0% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
13.5% heat with utility gas.
30.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 13.5% (±5.3 points)
- Electricity
- 42.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 30.6%
Heating fuel in Penn Township (Snyder County)
| Fuel used most | Penn Township (Snyder County) | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.5% (±5.3 points) | 12.8% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 30.6% (±9.0 points) | 28.8% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 42.0% (±9.8 points) | 33.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.6% (±5.1 points) | 7.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 10.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.3% (±1.8 points) | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 4.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.7% (±2.9 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% (±1.8 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 (Snyder County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Snyder County (28.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Penn Township (Snyder County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Snyder County (33.5%).
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 Penn Township (Snyder County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Township (Snyder County) | — | 42.0% (±9.8 points) | — |
| Selinsgrove | 1.7 mi | 33.6% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freeburg | 3.9 mi | 44.4% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middlecreek Township (Snyder County) | 4.0 mi | 43.0% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Snyder County) | 4.2 mi | 53.1% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Augusta Township | 4.8 mi | 22.8% (±7.7 points) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Snyder County) | 4.8 mi | 30.2% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Snyder County) | 5.0 mi | 41.3% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shamokin Dam | 5.1 mi | 42.5% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lower Augusta Township, PA (22.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Adams Township (Snyder County) | 40.3% (±9.3 points) |
| 9 | Spring Township (Snyder County) | 39.6% (±8.7 points) |
| 10 | Center Township (Snyder County) | 39.4% (±9.5 points) |
| 11 | West Perry Township | 38.6% (±8.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Union Township (Snyder County) | 32.4% (±8.6 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Washington Township (Snyder County) | 32.4% (±8.6 points) |
| 14 | Penn Township (Snyder County) | 30.6% (±9.0 points) |
| 15 | Perry Township (Snyder County) | 30.4% (±7.2 points) |
| 16 | Jackson Township (Snyder County) | 26.2% (±8.4 points) |
| 17 | Middlecreek Township (Snyder County) | 23.1% (±7.5 points) |
| 18 | Chapman Township (Snyder County) | 19.3% (±6.1 points) |
| 19 | Monroe Township (Snyder County) | 9.2% (±4.4 points) |
| 20 | Selinsgrove | 8.8% (±4.2 points) |
Showing 13 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 Penn Township (Snyder County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Penn Township (Snyder County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Penn Township (Snyder County), used by 42.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Penn Township (Snyder County) heat with oil?
30.6% (±9.0 points) of occupied homes in Penn Township (Snyder County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Penn Township (Snyder County) have electric heat?
42.0% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes in Penn Township (Snyder 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, Snyder County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:58864, in state:42 county:109).
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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