How are homes heated in Porter Township (Clinton County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Porter Township (Clinton County), used by 40.8% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.0% heat with utility gas.
25.5% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 4.0% (±2.7 points)
- Electricity
- 25.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 40.8%
Heating fuel in Porter Township (Clinton County)
| Fuel used most | Porter Township (Clinton County) | Clinton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.0% (±2.7 points) | 16.8% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 40.8% (±8.9 points) | 35.1% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 25.5% (±6.9 points) | 28.3% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 11.4% (±5.1 points) | 7.6% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 14.6% (±6.2 points) | 7.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 3.2% (±2.9 points) | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.0 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 Porter Township (Clinton County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Clinton County (35.1%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Porter Township (Clinton County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Clinton County (28.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (25.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Porter Township (Clinton County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Township (Clinton County) | — | 25.5% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Nittany | 3.5 mi | 32.9% (±29.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Logan Township (Clinton County) | 4.6 mi | 15.1% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
| Beech Creek | 4.9 mi | 36.0% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lamar Township | 5.1 mi | 23.9% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mill Hall | 5.2 mi | 27.3% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flemington | 6.9 mi | 32.7% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castanea | 7.2 mi | 25.3% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castanea Township | 7.6 mi | 23.5% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Logan Township (Clinton County), PA (15.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Clinton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Beech Creek Township | 46.3% (±10.1 points) |
| 8 | Lamar Township | 44.2% (±7.0 points) |
| 9 | Leidy Township | 44.1% (±15.7 points) |
| 10 | Pine Creek Township (Clinton County) | 43.5% (±10.5 points) |
| 11 | West Keating Township | 42.9% (±33.3 points) |
| 12 | Allison Township | 41.6% (±16.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Porter Township (Clinton County) | 40.8% (±8.9 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Wayne Township (Clinton County) | 40.8% (±11.1 points) |
| 15 | Flemington | 39.8% (±7.4 points) |
| 16 | Chapman Township (Clinton County) | 39.1% (±9.2 points) |
| 17 | Woodward Township (Clinton County) | 38.2% (±7.2 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Beech Creek | 38.0% (±8.9 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Dunnstable Township | 38.0% (±8.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Clinton 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 Porter Township (Clinton County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Porter Township (Clinton County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Porter Township (Clinton County), used by 40.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Porter Township (Clinton County) heat with oil?
40.8% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Porter Township (Clinton County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Porter Township (Clinton County) have electric heat?
25.5% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes in Porter Township (Clinton 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 Porter township, Clinton County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:62152, in state:42 county:035).
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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