How are homes heated in Porter Township (Huntingdon County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Porter Township (Huntingdon County), used by 48.5% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
28.4% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±4.5 points)
- Electricity
- 28.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 48.5%
Heating fuel in Porter Township (Huntingdon County)
| Fuel used most | Porter Township (Huntingdon County) | Huntingdon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 8.1% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 48.5% (±8.4 points) | 43.5% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 28.4% (±8.2 points) | 26.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.3% (±4.6 points) | 5.4% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 10.5% (±3.8 points) | 12.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.5% (±2.7 points) | 2.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.8% (±1.8 points) | 0.9% | 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 (Huntingdon County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Huntingdon County (43.5%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Porter Township (Huntingdon County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Huntingdon County (26.5%).
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 (Huntingdon County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Township (Huntingdon County) | — | 28.4% (±8.2 points) | — |
| Alexandria | 1.3 mi | 16.1% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Petersburg | 3.6 mi | 27.8% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morris Township (Huntingdon County) | 3.8 mi | 46.3% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Logan Township (Huntingdon County) | 4.9 mi | 23.3% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walker Township (Huntingdon County) | 5.0 mi | 29.4% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Catharine Township | 5.4 mi | 26.8% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| McConnellstown | 5.6 mi | 28.1% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County) | 5.8 mi | 38.1% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Huntingdon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Spruce Creek Township | 52.5% (±13.4 points) |
| 16 | Shirley Township | 51.8% (±9.0 points) |
| 17 | Carbon Township | 49.6% (±13.5 points) |
| 18 | Henderson Township (Huntingdon County) | 49.2% (±10.7 points) |
| 19 | Todd Township (Huntingdon County) | 49.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 20 | Saltillo | 48.9% (±17.9 points) |
| 21 | Porter Township (Huntingdon County) | 48.5% (±8.4 points) |
| 22 | Cassville | 47.5% (±16.5 points) |
| 23 | Cromwell Township | 47.4% (±7.8 points) |
| 24 | Three Springs | 47.3% (±9.6 points) |
| 25 | Oneida Township | 45.6% (±9.9 points) |
| 26 | Dublin Township (Huntingdon County) | 44.8% (±8.0 points) |
| 27 | Walker Township (Huntingdon County) | 42.7% (±8.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Huntingdon 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Porter Township (Huntingdon County)
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Porter Township (Huntingdon County), and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Porter Township (Huntingdon County) beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Porter Township (Huntingdon County), save the ones you like and apply online.
Questions about Porter Township (Huntingdon County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Porter Township (Huntingdon County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Porter Township (Huntingdon County), used by 48.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Porter Township (Huntingdon County) heat with oil?
48.5% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes in Porter Township (Huntingdon County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Porter Township (Huntingdon County) have electric heat?
28.4% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes in Porter Township (Huntingdon 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, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:62160, in state:42 county:061).
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Porter Township (Huntingdon County) at a glance
- Renters and owners in Porter Township (Huntingdon County)
- Income and affordability in Porter Township (Huntingdon County)
- Home values in Porter Township (Huntingdon County)
- Homeowner costs in Porter Township (Huntingdon County)
- Property taxes in Porter Township (Huntingdon County)
- Types of homes in Porter Township (Huntingdon County)
- Bedrooms in Porter Township (Huntingdon County)
- Age of homes in Porter Township (Huntingdon County)
- Commute and cars in Porter Township (Huntingdon County)
- Population growth in Porter Township (Huntingdon County)
- Pennsylvania landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Huntingdon County
- Housing data for every place in Pennsylvania