How are homes heated in St. Thomas Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in St. Thomas Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in St. Thomas Township, used by 37.5% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

10.9% heat with utility gas.

36.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 10.9% (±5.7 points)
Electricity: 37.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 36.2%

Heating fuel in St. Thomas Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	St. Thomas Township	Franklin County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	10.9% (±5.7 points)	18.6%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	36.2% (±9.4 points)	17.0%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	37.5% (±8.6 points)	51.9%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.8% (±2.7 points)	5.1%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	9.5% (±5.1 points)	5.0%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.6 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.6 points)	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.0% (±2.8 points)	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.0% (±1.8 points)	1.0%	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 St. Thomas Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Franklin County (17.0%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In St. Thomas Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Franklin County (51.9%).

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 St. Thomas Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with St. Thomas Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
St. Thomas Township	—	37.5% (±8.6 points)	—
Hamilton Township (Franklin County)	4.0 mi	61.9% (±6.7 points)	Higher
Peters Township (Franklin County)	5.3 mi	37.9% (±11.0 points)	Not measurably different
Chambersburg	7.9 mi	49.6% (±4.6 points)	Higher
Mercersburg	8.3 mi	31.2% (±7.9 points)	Not measurably different
Metal Township	8.5 mi	24.9% (±7.2 points)	Lower
Letterkenny Township	8.7 mi	40.7% (±7.5 points)	Not measurably different
Todd Township (Fulton County)	8.7 mi	46.2% (±7.9 points)	Not measurably different
Antrim Township	9.4 mi	57.5% (±5.7 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Metal Township, PA (24.9%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hamilton Township (Franklin County), PA (61.9%), Chambersburg, PA (49.6%), Antrim Township, PA (57.5%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Franklin County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Orrstown	58.5% (±17.0 points)
2	St. Thomas Township	36.2% (±9.4 points)
3	Fannett Township	33.9% (±7.4 points)
4	Letterkenny Township	32.9% (±8.4 points)
5	Lurgan Township	32.1% (±6.0 points)
6	Metal Township	30.6% (±7.6 points)
7	Peters Township (Franklin County)	28.5% (±10.4 points)
8	Southampton Township (Franklin County)	23.9% (±9.6 points)

Showing 8 of 21 places in Franklin 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 St. Thomas Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in St. Thomas Township?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in St. Thomas Township, used by 37.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in St. Thomas Township heat with oil?

36.2% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes in St. Thomas Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in St. Thomas Township have electric heat?

37.5% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes in St. Thomas Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Thomas township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania

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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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