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

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Summerhill Township (Cambria County), used by 60.2% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.3% heat with utility gas.

17.2% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
1.3% (±1.3 points)
Electricity
17.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene
60.2%

Heating fuel in Summerhill Township (Cambria County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostSummerhill Township (Cambria County)Cambria CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Utility gas1.3% (±1.3 points)46.8%51.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.60.2% (±8.8 points)29.0%14.0%3.9%
Electricity17.2% (±6.6 points)14.0%25.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)4.1% (±3.0 points)2.4%5.1%4.9%
Wood6.4% (±3.4 points)2.7%2.1%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±4.0 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke8.7% (±5.1 points)3.7%0.8%0.1%
Other fuel1.4% (±1.8 points)1.0%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.8% (±1.1 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 Summerhill Township (Cambria County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Cambria County (29.0%).

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

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

In Summerhill Township (Cambria County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from 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 Summerhill Township (Cambria County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Summerhill Township (Cambria County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Summerhill Township (Cambria County)—17.2% (±6.6 points)—
Spring Hill1.8 mi3.9% (±6.4 points)Lower
Portage2.6 mi4.6% (±2.8 points)Lower
Wilmore2.9 mi26.7% (±14.7 points)Not measurably different
Portage Township (Cambria County)3.1 mi11.9% (±6.3 points)Not measurably different
Croyle Township3.7 mi13.3% (±4.3 points)Not measurably different
Summerhill4.1 mi3.3% (±3.3 points)Lower
Cassandra4.8 mi11.4% (±12.4 points)Not measurably different
Ehrenfeld4.8 mi1.5% (±4.3 points)Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Spring Hill, PA (3.9%), Portage, PA (4.6%), Summerhill, PA (3.3%).

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
22Northern Cambria64.1% (±10.6 points)
23Elder Township63.6% (±7.2 points)
24Dean Township63.0% (±11.9 points)
25Cassandra61.4% (±23.3 points)
26Reade Township60.7% (±10.7 points)
27Nanty-Glo60.4% (±9.0 points)
28Summerhill Township (Cambria County)60.2% (±8.8 points)
29 (tie)East Carroll Township60.1% (±6.9 points)
29 (tie)Washington Township (Cambria County)60.1% (±7.4 points)
31Clearfield Township (Cambria County)59.8% (±7.0 points)
32Susquehanna Township (Cambria County)56.5% (±7.1 points)
33Barr Township53.2% (±7.9 points)
34Chest Township (Cambria County)53.0% (±12.0 points)

Showing 13 of 63 places in Cambria 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 Summerhill Township (Cambria County)

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

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Summerhill Township (Cambria County), used by 60.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

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

60.2% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes in Summerhill Township (Cambria County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

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

17.2% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes in Summerhill 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 Summerhill township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:75144, in state:42 county:021).

Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).

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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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