How are homes heated in Southampton Township (Somerset County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Southampton Township (Somerset County), used by 29.8% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
18.2% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±12.5 points)
- Electricity
- 18.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 29.8%
Heating fuel in Southampton Township (Somerset County)
| Fuel used most | Southampton Township (Somerset County) | Somerset County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±12.5 points) | 20.7% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 29.8% (±12.2 points) | 36.9% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 18.2% (±7.9 points) | 18.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 18.2% (±13.0 points) | 8.2% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 14.0% (±6.0 points) | 5.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±12.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 19.0% (±11.2 points) | 8.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±12.5 points) | 0.5% | 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 Southampton Township (Somerset County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Somerset County (36.9%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Southampton Township (Somerset County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Somerset County (18.5%).
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 Southampton Township (Somerset County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Township (Somerset County) | — | 18.2% (±7.9 points) | — |
| Wellersburg | 2.7 mi | 22.9% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Larimer Township | 5.3 mi | 19.7% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Callimont | 5.4 mi | 20.0% (±26.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northampton Township (Somerset County) | 5.9 mi | 23.3% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Vale | 6.6 mi | 25.2% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairhope Township | 6.7 mi | 25.6% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Londonderry Township (Bedford County) | 6.8 mi | 31.8% (±5.9 points) | Higher |
| Bowmans Addition | 6.8 mi | 56.9% (±25.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Londonderry Township (Bedford County), PA (31.8%), Bowmans Addition, MD (56.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Lower Turkeyfoot Township | 32.9% (±8.5 points) |
| 36 | Larimer Township | 32.3% (±8.8 points) |
| 37 | Somerset Township (Somerset County) | 31.3% (±5.6 points) |
| 38 (tie) | Indian Lake | 31.0% (±10.3 points) |
| 38 (tie) | Addison Township | 31.0% (±8.2 points) |
| 40 | Middlecreek Township (Somerset County) | 30.7% (±7.5 points) |
| 41 | Southampton Township (Somerset County) | 29.8% (±12.2 points) |
| 42 | Northampton Township (Somerset County) | 25.6% (±8.8 points) |
| 43 | Brothersvalley Township | 25.2% (±7.3 points) |
| 44 | Fairhope Township | 23.3% (±15.0 points) |
| 45 | Meyersdale | 16.6% (±11.8 points) |
| 46 | Berlin | 16.5% (±9.6 points) |
| 47 | Boswell | 11.7% (±6.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 50 places in Somerset 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 Southampton Township (Somerset County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Southampton Township (Somerset County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Southampton Township (Somerset County), used by 29.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Southampton Township (Somerset County) heat with oil?
29.8% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes in Southampton Township (Somerset County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Southampton Township (Somerset County) have electric heat?
18.2% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Southampton Township (Somerset 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 Southampton township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:71920, in state:42 county:111).
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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