How are homes heated in Peters Township (Franklin County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Peters Township (Franklin County), used by 37.9% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.2% heat with utility gas.
28.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.2% (±1.9 points)
- Electricity
- 37.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 28.5%
Heating fuel in Peters Township (Franklin County)
| Fuel used most | Peters Township (Franklin County) | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.2% (±1.9 points) | 18.6% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 28.5% (±10.4 points) | 17.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 37.9% (±11.0 points) | 51.9% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.7% (±2.7 points) | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 29.6% (±15.0 points) | 5.0% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.0% | 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 Peters Township (Franklin County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Franklin County (17.0%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Peters Township (Franklin County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Franklin County (51.9%).
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 Peters Township (Franklin County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peters Township (Franklin County) | — | 37.9% (±11.0 points) | — |
| Mercersburg | 3.3 mi | 31.2% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Thomas Township | 5.3 mi | 37.5% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| McConnellsburg | 7.2 mi | 55.6% (±7.1 points) | Higher |
| Montgomery Township (Franklin County) | 7.2 mi | 53.6% (±9.1 points) | Higher |
| Todd Township (Fulton County) | 7.8 mi | 46.2% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ayr Township | 8.1 mi | 51.6% (±8.0 points) | Higher |
| Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | 9.1 mi | 61.9% (±6.7 points) | Higher |
| Warren Township (Franklin County) | 9.6 mi | 40.1% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: McConnellsburg, PA (55.6%), Montgomery Township (Franklin County), PA (53.6%), Ayr Township, PA (51.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orrstown | 58.5% (±17.0 points) |
| 2 | St. Thomas Township | 36.2% (±9.4 points) |
| 3 | Fannett Township | 33.9% (±7.4 points) |
| 4 | Letterkenny Township | 32.9% (±8.4 points) |
| 5 | Lurgan Township | 32.1% (±6.0 points) |
| 6 | Metal Township | 30.6% (±7.6 points) |
| 7 | Peters Township (Franklin County) | 28.5% (±10.4 points) |
| 8 | Southampton Township (Franklin County) | 23.9% (±9.6 points) |
| 9 | Waynesboro | 22.4% (±5.2 points) |
| 10 | Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | 21.0% (±6.6 points) |
| 11 | Quincy Township | 19.6% (±5.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Warren Township (Franklin County) | 16.3% (±10.8 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Washington Township (Franklin County) | 16.3% (±3.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Franklin 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 Peters Township (Franklin County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Peters Township (Franklin County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Peters Township (Franklin County), used by 37.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Peters Township (Franklin County) heat with oil?
28.5% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes in Peters Township (Franklin County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Peters Township (Franklin County) have electric heat?
37.9% (±11.0 points) of occupied homes in Peters Township (Franklin 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 Peters township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:59600, in state:42 county:055).
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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