How are homes heated in Stonycreek Township (Cambria County), PA?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Stonycreek Township (Cambria County), used by 86.7% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.3% heat with electricity.

2.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
86.7% (±5.0 points)
Electricity
6.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene
2.0%

Heating fuel in Stonycreek Township (Cambria County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostStonycreek Township (Cambria County)Cambria CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Utility gas86.7% (±5.0 points)46.8%51.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.2.0% (±1.8 points)29.0%14.0%3.9%
Electricity6.3% (±3.6 points)14.0%25.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)3.1% (±2.8 points)2.4%5.1%4.9%
Wood1.2% (±1.8 points)2.7%2.1%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±2.4 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.8% (±1.2 points)3.7%0.8%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±2.4 points)1.0%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±2.4 points)0.3%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 Stonycreek Township (Cambria County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Cambria County (29.0%).

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

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

In Stonycreek Township (Cambria County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Cambria County (14.0%).

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 Stonycreek Township (Cambria County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Stonycreek Township (Cambria County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Stonycreek Township (Cambria County)—6.3% (±3.6 points)—
Geistown1.0 mi14.1% (±10.4 points)Not measurably different
Lorain1.4 mi4.2% (±3.1 points)Not measurably different
Dale1.6 mi16.3% (±6.4 points)Higher
Daisytown1.7 mi18.2% (±10.3 points)Higher
Belmont2.0 mi18.1% (±7.3 points)Higher
Richland Township (Cambria County)2.3 mi30.9% (±5.0 points)Higher
Franklin (Cambria County)2.4 mi5.8% (±3.6 points)Not measurably different
Johnstown2.7 mi8.7% (±1.6 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dale, PA (16.3%), Daisytown, PA (18.2%), Belmont, PA (18.1%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
49Lower Yoder Township6.5% (±6.3 points)
50Portage4.7% (±2.4 points)
51Sankertown4.0% (±4.1 points)
52Loretto3.9% (±4.1 points)
53Westmont2.8% (±2.7 points)
54Johnstown2.3% (±1.2 points)
55Stonycreek Township (Cambria County)2.0% (±1.8 points)
56Brownstown1.3% (±1.5 points)
57Geistown1.0% (±1.1 points)
58 (tie)Cresson0.6% (±0.9 points)
58 (tie)Ebensburg0.6% (±0.9 points)
60Ferndale0.5% (±0.7 points)
61Lorain0.4% (±0.8 points)

Showing 13 of 63 places in Cambria County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Stonycreek Township (Cambria County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Oakland (community, Cambria County).

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 Stonycreek Township (Cambria County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Stonycreek Township (Cambria County)?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Stonycreek Township (Cambria County), used by 86.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Stonycreek Township (Cambria County) heat with oil?

2.0% (±1.8 points) of occupied homes in Stonycreek Township (Cambria County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Stonycreek Township (Cambria County) have electric heat?

6.3% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes in Stonycreek Township (Cambria 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 Stonycreek township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:74432, in state:42 county:021).

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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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