How are homes heated in Wells Township (Fulton County), PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Wells Township (Fulton County), PA, 2020–2024
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Wells Township (Fulton County), used by 60.8% (±10.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.9% heat with utility gas.

16.2% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.9% (±2.4 points)
Electricity: 16.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 60.8%

Heating fuel in Wells Township (Fulton County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Wells Township (Fulton County)	Fulton County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	0.9% (±2.4 points)	0.2%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	60.8% (±10.3 points)	35.8%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	16.2% (±8.2 points)	39.8%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.8% (±2.3 points)	5.5%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	18.9% (±7.0 points)	15.1%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±13.6 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±13.6 points)	1.1%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.4% (±1.9 points)	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±13.6 points)	1.3%	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 Wells Township (Fulton County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Fulton County (35.8%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Wells Township (Fulton County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Fulton County (39.8%).

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 Wells Township (Fulton County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Wells Township (Fulton County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Wells Township (Fulton County)	—	16.2% (±8.2 points)	—
Taylor Township (Fulton County)	4.6 mi	28.8% (±6.7 points)	Higher
Broad Top Township	4.7 mi	12.1% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
Wood Township	6.4 mi	1.2% (±1.7 points)	Lower
Coaldale (Bedford County)	6.7 mi	20.0% (±19.0 points)	Not measurably different
Hopewell	7.3 mi	29.4% (±11.4 points)	Not measurably different
Broad Top City	7.6 mi	22.2% (±7.3 points)	Not measurably different
Dudley	8.2 mi	5.1% (±5.9 points)	Lower
Licking Creek Township	8.4 mi	34.4% (±6.8 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wood Township, PA (1.2%), Dudley, PA (5.1%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Taylor Township (Fulton County), PA (28.8%), Licking Creek Township, PA (34.4%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Fulton County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Wells Township (Fulton County)	60.8% (±10.3 points)
2	Dublin Township (Fulton County)	46.7% (±9.5 points)
3	Belfast Township	46.5% (±7.2 points)
4	Taylor Township (Fulton County)	40.8% (±8.0 points)
5	Licking Creek Township	36.4% (±6.2 points)
6	McConnellsburg	36.0% (±6.9 points)
7	Brush Creek Township	33.4% (±7.2 points)

Showing 7 of 12 places in Fulton 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 Wells Township (Fulton County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Wells Township (Fulton County)?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Wells Township (Fulton County), used by 60.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Wells Township (Fulton County) heat with oil?

60.8% (±10.3 points) of occupied homes in Wells Township (Fulton County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Wells Township (Fulton County) have electric heat?

16.2% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes in Wells Township (Fulton County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wells township, Fulton County, Pennsylvania

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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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