How are homes heated in Walker Township (Centre County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Walker Township (Centre County), used by 55.9% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
21.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±1.8 points)
- Electricity
- 55.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 21.5%
Heating fuel in Walker Township (Centre County)
| Fuel used most | Walker Township (Centre County) | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 24.6% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 21.5% (±10.2 points) | 19.9% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 55.9% (±9.1 points) | 44.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 6.8% (±5.3 points) | 3.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 9.6% (±6.9 points) | 4.0% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.7% (±1.9 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.7% (±1.4 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.9% (±4.5 points) | 0.6% | 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 Walker Township (Centre County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Centre County (19.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Walker Township (Centre County), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Centre County (44.6%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Walker Township (Centre County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Township (Centre County) | — | 55.9% (±9.1 points) | — |
| Marion Township (Centre County) | 3.0 mi | 30.5% (±14.7 points) | Lower |
| Howard | 4.9 mi | 42.9% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gregg Township (Centre County) | 6.2 mi | 34.7% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
| Howard Township | 6.4 mi | 29.6% (±7.8 points) | Lower |
| Spring Township (Centre County) | 7.3 mi | 44.9% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
| Porter Township (Clinton County) | 8.0 mi | 25.5% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Liberty Township (Centre County) | 8.0 mi | 22.6% (±5.6 points) | Lower |
| Millheim | 8.1 mi | 24.3% (±10.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Marion Township (Centre County), PA (30.5%), Gregg Township (Centre County), PA (34.7%), Howard Township, PA (29.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Centre County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Howard | 32.5% (±8.8 points) |
| 23 | Boggs Township (Centre County) | 29.9% (±7.6 points) |
| 24 | Miles Township | 28.6% (±7.0 points) |
| 25 | Benner Township | 25.4% (±7.1 points) |
| 26 | Haines Township | 25.2% (±8.4 points) |
| 27 | Spring Township (Centre County) | 22.4% (±4.8 points) |
| 28 | Walker Township (Centre County) | 21.5% (±10.2 points) |
| 29 | Halfmoon Township | 20.7% (±6.7 points) |
| 30 | Harris Township | 16.9% (±5.2 points) |
| 31 | Bellefonte | 15.1% (±5.0 points) |
| 32 | Ferguson Township (Centre County) | 12.9% (±3.5 points) |
| 33 | College Township | 12.7% (±4.2 points) |
| 34 | State College | 7.1% (±1.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Centre County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Walker Township (Centre County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Nittany, Zion.
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 Walker Township (Centre County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Walker Township (Centre County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Walker Township (Centre County), used by 55.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Walker Township (Centre County) heat with oil?
21.5% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes in Walker Township (Centre County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Walker Township (Centre County) have electric heat?
55.9% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes in Walker Township (Centre 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 Walker township, Centre County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:80552, in state:42 county:027).
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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