How are homes heated in Snyder Township (Jefferson County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Snyder Township (Jefferson County), used by 44.4% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.3% heat with electricity.
14.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 44.4% (±6.3 points)
- Electricity
- 7.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 14.5%
Heating fuel in Snyder Township (Jefferson County)
| Fuel used most | Snyder Township (Jefferson County) | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.4% (±6.3 points) | 68.6% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 14.5% (±4.4 points) | 6.9% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 7.3% (±3.4 points) | 7.9% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 15.3% (±5.3 points) | 7.8% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.9% (±2.0 points) | 4.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 15.0% (±6.5 points) | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.1% | 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 Snyder Township (Jefferson County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Jefferson County (6.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Snyder Township (Jefferson County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Jefferson County (7.9%).
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 Snyder Township (Jefferson County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snyder Township (Jefferson County) | — | 7.3% (±3.4 points) | — |
| Brockway | 1.5 mi | 17.3% (±5.6 points) | Higher |
| Washington Township (Jefferson County) | 5.2 mi | 8.4% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Horton Township | 6.2 mi | 11.4% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Polk Township (Jefferson County) | 7.0 mi | 12.5% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Falls Creek | 7.8 mi | 7.7% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Treasure Lake | 7.9 mi | 11.1% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warsaw Township | 8.6 mi | 4.6% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sandy Township | 8.9 mi | 11.4% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brockway, PA (17.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Township (Jefferson County) | 28.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 2 | Clover Township | 22.1% (±7.0 points) |
| 3 | Warsaw Township | 17.2% (±6.8 points) |
| 4 | Knox Township (Jefferson County) | 15.8% (±7.5 points) |
| 5 | Snyder Township (Jefferson County) | 14.5% (±4.4 points) |
| 6 | Beaver Township (Jefferson County) | 14.3% (±6.2 points) |
| 7 | Henderson Township (Jefferson County) | 14.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 8 | Polk Township (Jefferson County) | 13.4% (±11.1 points) |
| 9 | Winslow Township | 12.5% (±4.7 points) |
| 10 | Eldred Township (Jefferson County) | 10.7% (±4.3 points) |
| 11 | Barnett Township (Jefferson County) | 10.6% (±10.2 points) |
Showing 11 of 34 places in Jefferson 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 Snyder Township (Jefferson County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Snyder Township (Jefferson County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Snyder Township (Jefferson County), used by 44.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Snyder Township (Jefferson County) heat with oil?
14.5% (±4.4 points) of occupied homes in Snyder Township (Jefferson County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Snyder Township (Jefferson County) have electric heat?
7.3% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in Snyder Township (Jefferson 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 Snyder township, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:71632, in state:42 county:065).
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.
Figures last updated on .
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