How are homes heated in Tuscarora Township (Perry County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Tuscarora Township (Perry County), used by 33.1% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.0% heat with utility gas.
15.3% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.0% (±1.2 points)
- Electricity
- 15.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 33.1%
Heating fuel in Tuscarora Township (Perry County)
| Fuel used most | Tuscarora Township (Perry County) | Perry County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.7% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 33.1% (±8.2 points) | 30.7% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 15.3% (±4.7 points) | 33.9% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 15.6% (±6.1 points) | 13.7% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 25.7% (±7.2 points) | 12.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 7.0% (±5.2 points) | 4.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% (±1.4 points) | 0.8% | 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 Tuscarora Township (Perry County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Perry County (30.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Tuscarora Township (Perry County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Perry County (33.9%).
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 Tuscarora Township (Perry County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscarora Township (Perry County) | — | 15.3% (±4.7 points) | — |
| Juniata Township (Perry County) | 2.9 mi | 41.0% (±8.6 points) | Higher |
| Thompsontown | 4.5 mi | 33.1% (±8.7 points) | Higher |
| Walker Township (Juniata County) | 5.0 mi | 21.1% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Turbett Township | 5.4 mi | 15.2% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oliver Township (Perry County) | 5.8 mi | 30.5% (±9.0 points) | Higher |
| Delaware Township (Juniata County) | 6.0 mi | 31.4% (±6.7 points) | Higher |
| Newport | 6.5 mi | 35.7% (±7.9 points) | Higher |
| Millerstown | 6.6 mi | 34.8% (±9.3 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Juniata Township (Perry County), PA (41.0%), Thompsontown, PA (33.1%), Oliver Township (Perry County), PA (30.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Perry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | New Buffalo | 42.9% (±28.7 points) |
| 8 | Howe Township (Perry County) | 40.9% (±12.2 points) |
| 9 | Oliver Township (Perry County) | 40.5% (±8.8 points) |
| 10 | Duncannon | 37.4% (±7.4 points) |
| 11 | Buffalo Township (Perry County) | 35.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 12 | Liverpool | 34.4% (±9.8 points) |
| 13 | Tuscarora Township (Perry County) | 33.1% (±8.2 points) |
| 14 | Toboyne Township | 30.3% (±9.6 points) |
| 15 | Miller Township (Perry County) | 29.6% (±9.1 points) |
| 16 | Liverpool Township | 29.5% (±9.9 points) |
| 17 | Wheatfield Township | 29.4% (±7.7 points) |
| 18 | Tyrone Township (Perry County) | 29.3% (±5.7 points) |
| 19 | Greenwood Township (Perry County) | 28.3% (±7.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Perry 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 Tuscarora Township (Perry County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Tuscarora Township (Perry County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Tuscarora Township (Perry County), used by 33.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Tuscarora Township (Perry County) heat with oil?
33.1% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes in Tuscarora Township (Perry County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Tuscarora Township (Perry County) have electric heat?
15.3% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in Tuscarora Township (Perry 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 Tuscarora township, Perry County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:77960, in state:42 county:099).
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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