How are homes heated in Taylor Township (Fulton County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Taylor Township (Fulton County), used by 40.8% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.4% heat with utility gas.
28.8% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.4% (±0.5 points)
- Electricity
- 28.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 40.8%
Heating fuel in Taylor Township (Fulton County)
| Fuel used most | Taylor Township (Fulton County) | Fulton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 40.8% (±8.0 points) | 35.8% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 28.8% (±6.7 points) | 39.8% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.8% (±4.3 points) | 5.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 18.2% (±5.6 points) | 15.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 2.5% (±1.7 points) | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 1.3% | 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 Taylor Township (Fulton County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Fulton County (35.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Taylor Township (Fulton County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Fulton County (39.8%).
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 Taylor Township (Fulton County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Township (Fulton County) | — | 28.8% (±6.7 points) | — |
| Wells Township (Fulton County) | 4.6 mi | 16.2% (±8.2 points) | Lower |
| Dublin Township (Fulton County) | 5.4 mi | 31.8% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wood Township | 7.2 mi | 1.2% (±1.7 points) | Lower |
| Clay Township (Huntingdon County) | 7.2 mi | 35.4% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Licking Creek Township | 7.3 mi | 34.4% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Huntingdon County) | 7.4 mi | 25.5% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Broad Top Township | 8.9 mi | 12.1% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Todd Township (Fulton County) | 8.9 mi | 46.2% (±7.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wells Township (Fulton County), PA (16.2%), Wood Township, PA (1.2%), Broad Top Township, PA (12.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Todd Township (Fulton County), PA (46.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Fulton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wells Township (Fulton County) | 60.8% (±10.3 points) |
| 2 | Dublin Township (Fulton County) | 46.7% (±9.5 points) |
| 3 | Belfast Township | 46.5% (±7.2 points) |
| 4 | Taylor Township (Fulton County) | 40.8% (±8.0 points) |
| 5 | Licking Creek Township | 36.4% (±6.2 points) |
| 6 | McConnellsburg | 36.0% (±6.9 points) |
| 7 | Brush Creek Township | 33.4% (±7.2 points) |
| 8 | Union Township (Fulton County) | 32.8% (±8.0 points) |
| 9 | Bethel Township (Fulton County) | 32.6% (±5.9 points) |
| 10 | Todd Township (Fulton County) | 30.9% (±6.6 points) |
Showing 10 of 12 places in Fulton 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 Taylor Township (Fulton County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Taylor Township (Fulton County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Taylor Township (Fulton County), used by 40.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Taylor Township (Fulton County) heat with oil?
40.8% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Taylor Township (Fulton County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Taylor Township (Fulton County) have electric heat?
28.8% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes in Taylor Township (Fulton 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 Taylor township, Fulton County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:76176, in state:42 county:057).
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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