How are homes heated in Walker Township (Huntingdon County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Walker Township (Huntingdon County), used by 42.7% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
6.4% heat with utility gas.
29.4% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 6.4% (±2.9 points)
- Electricity
- 29.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 42.7%
Heating fuel in Walker Township (Huntingdon County)
| Fuel used most | Walker Township (Huntingdon County) | Huntingdon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.4% (±2.9 points) | 8.1% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 42.7% (±8.0 points) | 43.5% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 29.4% (±5.8 points) | 26.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.6% (±4.2 points) | 5.4% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 11.0% (±4.4 points) | 12.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.1% (±2.0 points) | 2.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.9% | 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 (Huntingdon County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Huntingdon County (43.5%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Walker Township (Huntingdon County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Huntingdon County (26.5%).
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 Walker Township (Huntingdon County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Township (Huntingdon County) | — | 29.4% (±5.8 points) | — |
| Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County) | 4.6 mi | 38.1% (±5.7 points) | Higher |
| Williamsburg | 4.7 mi | 29.1% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Porter Township (Huntingdon County) | 5.0 mi | 28.4% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbury Township (Blair County) | 5.1 mi | 18.1% (±6.6 points) | Lower |
| Huntingdon | 6.1 mi | 28.1% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township (Huntingdon County) | 6.1 mi | 40.0% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Juniata Township (Huntingdon County) | 6.1 mi | 43.8% (±9.6 points) | Higher |
| Catharine Township | 6.1 mi | 26.8% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Woodbury Township (Blair County), PA (18.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County), PA (38.1%), Juniata Township (Huntingdon County), PA (43.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Huntingdon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Porter Township (Huntingdon County) | 48.5% (±8.4 points) |
| 22 | Cassville | 47.5% (±16.5 points) |
| 23 | Cromwell Township | 47.4% (±7.8 points) |
| 24 | Three Springs | 47.3% (±9.6 points) |
| 25 | Oneida Township | 45.6% (±9.9 points) |
| 26 | Dublin Township (Huntingdon County) | 44.8% (±8.0 points) |
| 27 | Walker Township (Huntingdon County) | 42.7% (±8.0 points) |
| 28 | Cass Township (Huntingdon County) | 42.3% (±8.8 points) |
| 29 | Springfield Township (Huntingdon County) | 42.1% (±12.2 points) |
| 30 | Marklesburg | 41.4% (±16.9 points) |
| 31 | Clay Township (Huntingdon County) | 40.1% (±8.7 points) |
| 32 | Mount Union | 39.2% (±7.4 points) |
| 33 | Hopewell Township (Huntingdon County) | 38.8% (±13.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Huntingdon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Walker Township (Huntingdon County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: McConnellstown.
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 (Huntingdon County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Walker Township (Huntingdon County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Walker Township (Huntingdon County), used by 42.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Walker Township (Huntingdon County) heat with oil?
42.7% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Walker Township (Huntingdon County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Walker Township (Huntingdon County) have electric heat?
29.4% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Walker Township (Huntingdon 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, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:80560, in state:42 county:061).
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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