How are homes heated in Sandy, PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Sandy, used by 87.2% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
8.6% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 87.2% (±10.2 points)
- Electricity
- 8.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Sandy
| Fuel used most | Sandy | Clearfield County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 87.2% (±10.2 points) | 29.1% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 39.6% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 8.6% (±8.4 points) | 12.8% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 6.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 4.4% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 5.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 4.3% (±6.6 points) | 0.4% | 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 Sandy, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Clearfield County (39.6%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Sandy, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Clearfield County (12.8%).
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 Sandy
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy | — | 8.6% (±8.4 points) | — |
| DuBois | 1.8 mi | 9.0% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oklahoma (community) | 2.4 mi | 31.4% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Falls Creek | 3.1 mi | 7.7% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sykesville | 4.4 mi | 5.3% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brady Township (Clearfield County) | 4.9 mi | 7.1% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Troutville | 5.1 mi | 3.0% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Treasure Lake | 5.4 mi | 11.1% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reynoldsville | 5.8 mi | 7.4% (±3.5 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 Clearfield County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyde | 46.5% (±15.5 points) |
| 2 | Plymptonville | 44.1% (±16.6 points) |
| 3 | Treasure Lake | 5.2% (±6.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Oklahoma (community) | 0.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Sandy | 0.0% (±5.0 points) |
Sandy is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Sandy Township, whose figures include it.
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 Sandy
What is the most common way to heat a home in Sandy?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Sandy, used by 87.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Sandy heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes in Sandy use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Sandy have electric heat?
8.6% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes in Sandy 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 Sandy CDP, Pennsylvania (place:67784, in state:42).
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 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.
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