How are homes heated in Porter Township (Schuylkill County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Porter Township (Schuylkill County), used by 49.0% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.5% heat with utility gas.
15.1% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.5% (±0.6 points)
- Electricity
- 15.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 49.0%
Heating fuel in Porter Township (Schuylkill County)
| Fuel used most | Porter Township (Schuylkill County) | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 6.3% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 49.0% (±8.5 points) | 46.7% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 15.1% (±5.0 points) | 26.2% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.8% (±1.9 points) | 7.0% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.0% (±3.6 points) | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 24.8% (±7.0 points) | 9.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.8 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 (Schuylkill County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Schuylkill County (46.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Porter Township (Schuylkill County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Schuylkill County (26.2%).
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 Porter Township (Schuylkill County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Township (Schuylkill County) | — | 15.1% (±5.0 points) | — |
| Tower City | 2.4 mi | 19.2% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hegins Township | 2.7 mi | 9.2% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valley View (Schuylkill County) | 2.9 mi | 12.0% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hegins | 3.3 mi | 7.6% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tremont Township | 4.1 mi | 9.2% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Williamstown | 5.7 mi | 29.0% (±7.5 points) | Higher |
| Hubley Township | 5.7 mi | 15.7% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Williams Township (Dauphin County) | 6.1 mi | 30.8% (±9.6 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Williamstown, PA (29.0%), Williams Township (Dauphin County), PA (30.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Schuylkill County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Eldred Township (Schuylkill County) | 52.2% (±7.7 points) |
| 35 | Port Carbon | 51.7% (±9.1 points) |
| 36 | Hubley Township | 50.3% (±12.3 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Ashland | 49.7% (±9.9 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Reilly Township | 49.7% (±14.0 points) |
| 39 | McAdoo | 49.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 40 | Porter Township (Schuylkill County) | 49.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 41 | Walker Township (Schuylkill County) | 48.7% (±9.1 points) |
| 42 | Minersville | 47.5% (±10.5 points) |
| 43 (tie) | East Brunswick Township | 47.4% (±8.4 points) |
| 43 (tie) | East Union Township | 47.4% (±13.3 points) |
| 45 | Orwigsburg | 45.9% (±10.7 points) |
| 46 | Barry Township | 45.5% (±8.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 67 places in Schuylkill 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 (Schuylkill County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Porter Township (Schuylkill County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Porter Township (Schuylkill County), used by 49.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Porter Township (Schuylkill County) heat with oil?
49.0% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes in Porter Township (Schuylkill County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Porter Township (Schuylkill County) have electric heat?
15.1% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes in Porter Township (Schuylkill 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, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:62200, in state:42 county:107).
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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Figures last updated on .
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