How are homes heated in Potter Township (Centre County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Potter Township (Centre County), used by 41.9% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.9% heat with utility gas.
37.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.9% (±2.3 points)
- Electricity
- 41.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 37.7%
Heating fuel in Potter Township (Centre County)
| Fuel used most | Potter Township (Centre County) | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.9% (±2.3 points) | 24.6% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 37.7% (±9.1 points) | 19.9% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 41.9% (±9.2 points) | 44.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.1% (±4.4 points) | 3.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.9% (±4.5 points) | 4.0% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 2.6% (±2.1 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.3% (±1.4 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% (±2.1 points) | 0.6% | 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 Potter Township (Centre County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Centre County (19.9%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Potter Township (Centre County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Centre County (44.6%).
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 Potter Township (Centre County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potter Township (Centre County) | — | 41.9% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Centre Hall | 3.2 mi | 30.8% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boalsburg | 6.0 mi | 55.8% (±8.7 points) | Higher |
| Harris Township | 6.2 mi | 55.8% (±7.8 points) | Higher |
| Pleasant Gap | 6.2 mi | 43.5% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gregg Township (Centre County) | 6.6 mi | 34.7% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milroy | 6.8 mi | 19.1% (±12.4 points) | Lower |
| Spring Township (Centre County) | 7.4 mi | 44.9% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lemont | 8.0 mi | 52.8% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Milroy, PA (19.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Boalsburg, PA (55.8%), Harris Township, PA (55.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Centre County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Snow Shoe Township | 43.3% (±6.3 points) |
| 11 | Curtin Township | 42.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 12 | Centre Hall | 41.7% (±12.7 points) |
| 13 | Liberty Township (Centre County) | 40.7% (±7.3 points) |
| 14 | Huston Township (Centre County) | 40.3% (±8.8 points) |
| 15 | Union Township (Centre County) | 37.8% (±6.9 points) |
| 16 | Potter Township (Centre County) | 37.7% (±9.1 points) |
| 17 | Howard Township | 36.8% (±7.7 points) |
| 18 | Burnside Township (Centre County) | 36.1% (±10.8 points) |
| 19 | Gregg Township (Centre County) | 35.2% (±7.5 points) |
| 20 | Unionville | 34.7% (±13.4 points) |
| 21 | Penn Township (Centre County) | 33.5% (±7.5 points) |
| 22 | Howard | 32.5% (±8.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Centre 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 Potter Township (Centre County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Potter Township (Centre County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Potter Township (Centre County), used by 41.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Potter Township (Centre County) heat with oil?
37.7% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes in Potter Township (Centre County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Potter Township (Centre County) have electric heat?
41.9% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes in Potter Township (Centre 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 Potter township, Centre County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:62360, in state:42 county:027).
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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