How are homes heated in Perry Township (Clarion County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Perry Township (Clarion County), used by 71.2% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.2% heat with electricity.
8.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 71.2% (±6.8 points)
- Electricity
- 7.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 8.7%
Heating fuel in Perry Township (Clarion County)
| Fuel used most | Perry Township (Clarion County) | Clarion County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 71.2% (±6.8 points) | 71.1% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 8.7% (±4.0 points) | 4.4% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 7.2% (±3.7 points) | 13.2% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.2% (±4.3 points) | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.6% (±2.0 points) | 4.0% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.0 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 Perry Township (Clarion County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Clarion County (4.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Perry Township (Clarion County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Clarion County (13.2%).
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 Perry Township (Clarion County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Township (Clarion County) | — | 7.2% (±3.7 points) | — |
| Parker | 2.1 mi | 6.9% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hovey Township | 3.4 mi | 0.0% (±47.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Foxburg | 3.7 mi | 6.2% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Armstrong County) | 4.3 mi | 12.4% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Petersburg | 4.7 mi | 0.9% (±2.0 points) | Lower |
| Richland Township (Clarion County) | 5.0 mi | 15.6% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Callensburg | 5.0 mi | 0.0% (±37.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bruin | 5.1 mi | 3.9% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: St. Petersburg, PA (0.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Clarion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piney Township | 27.4% (±9.9 points) |
| 2 | Madison Township (Clarion County) | 14.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 3 | Richland Township (Clarion County) | 11.7% (±5.6 points) |
| 4 | Monroe Township (Clarion County) | 11.1% (±5.2 points) |
| 5 | Toby Township | 9.8% (±6.1 points) |
| 6 | Salem Township (Clarion County) | 9.2% (±4.1 points) |
| 7 | Perry Township (Clarion County) | 8.7% (±4.0 points) |
| 8 | Licking Township | 8.6% (±4.4 points) |
| 9 | Millcreek Township (Clarion County) | 7.5% (±5.0 points) |
| 10 | Clarion Township | 7.2% (±5.7 points) |
| 11 | Porter Township (Clarion County) | 7.1% (±3.3 points) |
| 12 | Redbank Township (Clarion County) | 6.6% (±3.2 points) |
| 13 | Limestone Township (Clarion County) | 5.7% (±2.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Clarion 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 Perry Township (Clarion County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Perry Township (Clarion County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Perry Township (Clarion County), used by 71.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Perry Township (Clarion County) heat with oil?
8.7% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in Perry Township (Clarion County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Perry Township (Clarion County) have electric heat?
7.2% (±3.7 points) of occupied homes in Perry Township (Clarion 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 Perry township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:59456, in state:42 county:031).
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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