How are homes heated in Washington Township (Snyder County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Snyder County), used by 32.4% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
30.2% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±5.8 points)
- Electricity
- 30.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 32.4%
Heating fuel in Washington Township (Snyder County)
| Fuel used most | Washington Township (Snyder County) | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 12.8% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 32.4% (±8.6 points) | 28.8% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.2% (±6.6 points) | 33.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.8% (±4.1 points) | 7.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 23.2% (±5.9 points) | 10.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.5% (±2.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 3.9% (±2.5 points) | 4.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.4% | 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 (Snyder County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Snyder County (28.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Washington Township (Snyder County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Snyder County (33.5%).
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 Washington Township (Snyder County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Snyder County) | — | 30.2% (±6.6 points) | — |
| Freeburg | 1.0 mi | 44.4% (±10.8 points) | Higher |
| Union Township (Snyder County) | 4.1 mi | 20.5% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
| Middlecreek Township (Snyder County) | 4.5 mi | 43.0% (±8.0 points) | Higher |
| Penn Township (Snyder County) | 4.8 mi | 42.0% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middleburg | 5.1 mi | 38.8% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Snyder County) | 5.2 mi | 25.3% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chapman Township (Snyder County) | 5.4 mi | 9.6% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
| Selinsgrove | 5.7 mi | 33.6% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Union Township (Snyder County), PA (20.5%), Chapman Township (Snyder County), PA (9.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Freeburg, PA (44.4%), Middlecreek Township (Snyder County), PA (43.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Snyder County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Beaver Township (Snyder County) | 41.9% (±12.4 points) |
| 8 | Adams Township (Snyder County) | 40.3% (±9.3 points) |
| 9 | Spring Township (Snyder County) | 39.6% (±8.7 points) |
| 10 | Center Township (Snyder County) | 39.4% (±9.5 points) |
| 11 | West Perry Township | 38.6% (±8.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Union Township (Snyder County) | 32.4% (±8.6 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Washington Township (Snyder County) | 32.4% (±8.6 points) |
| 14 | Penn Township (Snyder County) | 30.6% (±9.0 points) |
| 15 | Perry Township (Snyder County) | 30.4% (±7.2 points) |
| 16 | Jackson Township (Snyder County) | 26.2% (±8.4 points) |
| 17 | Middlecreek Township (Snyder County) | 23.1% (±7.5 points) |
| 18 | Chapman Township (Snyder County) | 19.3% (±6.1 points) |
| 19 | Monroe Township (Snyder County) | 9.2% (±4.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Snyder 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 (Snyder County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Washington Township (Snyder County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Snyder County), used by 32.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Washington Township (Snyder County) heat with oil?
32.4% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Snyder County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Washington Township (Snyder County) have electric heat?
30.2% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Snyder 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, Snyder County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:81320, in state:42 county:109).
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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