How are homes heated in Washington Township (Cambria County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Cambria County), used by 60.1% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.3% heat with utility gas.
17.0% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.3% (±2.2 points)
- Electricity
- 17.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 60.1%
Heating fuel in Washington Township (Cambria County)
| Fuel used most | Washington Township (Cambria County) | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.3% (±2.2 points) | 46.8% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 60.1% (±7.4 points) | 29.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 17.0% (±6.1 points) | 14.0% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.3% (±2.3 points) | 2.4% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.1% (±2.8 points) | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 10.5% (±4.7 points) | 3.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% (±0.9 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington Township (Cambria County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Cambria County) | — | 17.0% (±6.1 points) | — |
| Lilly | 1.5 mi | 11.5% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cassandra | 1.7 mi | 11.4% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portage Township (Cambria County) | 2.6 mi | 11.9% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cresson Township | 3.3 mi | 22.0% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portage | 3.7 mi | 4.6% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Spring Hill | 4.0 mi | 3.9% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
| Munster Township | 4.1 mi | 12.5% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cresson | 4.2 mi | 5.8% (±3.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Portage, PA (4.6%), Spring Hill, PA (3.9%), Cresson, PA (5.8%).
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
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Dean Township | 63.0% (±11.9 points) |
| 25 | Cassandra | 61.4% (±23.3 points) |
| 26 | Reade Township | 60.7% (±10.7 points) |
| 27 | Nanty-Glo | 60.4% (±9.0 points) |
| 28 | Summerhill Township (Cambria County) | 60.2% (±8.8 points) |
| 29 (tie) | East Carroll Township | 60.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Washington Township (Cambria County) | 60.1% (±7.4 points) |
| 31 | Clearfield Township (Cambria County) | 59.8% (±7.0 points) |
| 32 | Susquehanna Township (Cambria County) | 56.5% (±7.1 points) |
| 33 | Barr Township | 53.2% (±7.9 points) |
| 34 | Chest Township (Cambria County) | 53.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 35 | Adams Township (Cambria County) | 51.2% (±9.7 points) |
| 36 | East Taylor Township | 50.1% (±7.1 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 Washington Township (Cambria County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Washington Township (Cambria County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Cambria County), used by 60.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Washington Township (Cambria County) heat with oil?
60.1% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Cambria County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Washington Township (Cambria County) have electric heat?
17.0% (±6.1 points) of occupied homes in Washington 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 Washington township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:81200, in state:42 county:021).
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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