How are homes heated in Perry Township (Jefferson County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Perry Township (Jefferson County), used by 74.8% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.7% heat with electricity.
8.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 74.8% (±6.4 points)
- Electricity
- 2.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 8.5%
Heating fuel in Perry Township (Jefferson County)
| Fuel used most | Perry Township (Jefferson County) | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.8% (±6.4 points) | 68.6% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 8.5% (±4.3 points) | 6.9% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 2.7% (±1.8 points) | 7.9% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.3% (±2.3 points) | 7.8% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 4.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 7.8% (±3.9 points) | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.5 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 (Jefferson County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Jefferson County (6.9%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Perry Township (Jefferson County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Jefferson County (7.9%).
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 (Jefferson County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Township (Jefferson County) | — | 2.7% (±1.8 points) | — |
| Young Township (Jefferson County) | 3.8 mi | 6.7% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Mahoning Township | 4.2 mi | 7.1% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Punxsutawney | 4.7 mi | 6.9% (±2.9 points) | Higher |
| Porter Township (Jefferson County) | 5.5 mi | 6.1% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oliver Township (Jefferson County) | 6.0 mi | 5.1% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Mahoning Township | 6.8 mi | 1.5% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ringgold Township | 6.9 mi | 2.4% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Worthville | 7.3 mi | 0.0% (±54.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Punxsutawney, PA (6.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Eldred Township (Jefferson County) | 10.7% (±4.3 points) |
| 11 | Barnett Township (Jefferson County) | 10.6% (±10.2 points) |
| 12 | McCalmont Township | 9.8% (±4.2 points) |
| 13 | Pine Creek Township (Jefferson County) | 9.4% (±3.1 points) |
| 14 | Gaskill Township | 9.2% (±6.1 points) |
| 15 | Bell Township (Jefferson County) | 8.7% (±4.4 points) |
| 16 | Perry Township (Jefferson County) | 8.5% (±4.3 points) |
| 17 | Oliver Township (Jefferson County) | 6.2% (±3.1 points) |
| 18 | Porter Township (Jefferson County) | 6.1% (±7.0 points) |
| 19 | Ringgold Township | 5.4% (±3.6 points) |
| 20 | Rose Township | 5.3% (±2.7 points) |
| 21 | Young Township (Jefferson County) | 3.6% (±2.2 points) |
| 22 | Union Township (Jefferson County) | 3.2% (±2.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Jefferson 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 (Jefferson County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Perry Township (Jefferson County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Perry Township (Jefferson County), used by 74.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Perry Township (Jefferson County) heat with oil?
8.5% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in Perry Township (Jefferson County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Perry Township (Jefferson County) have electric heat?
2.7% (±1.8 points) of occupied homes in Perry Township (Jefferson 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, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:59480, in state:42 county:065).
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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