How are homes heated in Perry Township (Mercer County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Perry Township (Mercer County), used by 42.8% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.6% heat with electricity.
18.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 42.8% (±10.1 points)
- Electricity
- 17.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 18.2%
Heating fuel in Perry Township (Mercer County)
| Fuel used most | Perry Township (Mercer County) | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 42.8% (±10.1 points) | 62.9% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 18.2% (±5.6 points) | 8.8% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 17.6% (±5.8 points) | 18.0% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.2% (±2.8 points) | 3.7% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 8.3% (±3.9 points) | 4.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 5.5% (±3.6 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.5% | 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 (Mercer County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Mercer County (8.8%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Perry Township (Mercer County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Mercer County (18.0%).
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 (Mercer County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Township (Mercer County) | — | 17.6% (±5.8 points) | — |
| Otter Creek Township | 3.6 mi | 25.0% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township (Mercer County) | 3.6 mi | 23.2% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheakleyville | 3.6 mi | 12.2% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Vernon Township | 4.1 mi | 13.5% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sandy Creek Township | 4.1 mi | 23.0% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fredonia | 5.2 mi | 21.9% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Township (Mercer County) | 5.6 mi | 30.0% (±7.1 points) | Higher |
| Salem Township (Mercer County) | 5.7 mi | 26.7% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Township (Mercer County), PA (30.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Greene Township (Mercer County) | 21.6% (±8.0 points) |
| 13 | New Vernon Township | 21.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 14 | Otter Creek Township | 20.8% (±6.7 points) |
| 15 | Coolspring Township | 20.6% (±10.7 points) |
| 16 | Springfield Township (Mercer County) | 20.5% (±5.3 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Fairview Township (Mercer County) | 18.2% (±6.0 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Perry Township (Mercer County) | 18.2% (±5.6 points) |
| 19 | Deer Creek Township | 16.9% (±6.7 points) |
| 20 | East Lackawannock Township | 15.6% (±5.2 points) |
| 21 | Findley Township | 15.4% (±4.9 points) |
| 22 | Pymatuning Township | 14.9% (±8.1 points) |
| 23 | Sugar Grove Township (Mercer County) | 14.8% (±7.1 points) |
| 24 | West Salem Township | 14.7% (±8.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Mercer 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 (Mercer County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Perry Township (Mercer County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Perry Township (Mercer County), used by 42.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Perry Township (Mercer County) heat with oil?
18.2% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes in Perry Township (Mercer County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Perry Township (Mercer County) have electric heat?
17.6% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Perry Township (Mercer 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, Mercer County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:59496, in state:42 county:085).
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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