How are homes heated in Williamsburg, PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Williamsburg, used by 64.6% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.8% heat with utility gas.
29.1% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.8% (±1.1 points)
- Electricity
- 29.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 64.6%
Heating fuel in Williamsburg
| Fuel used most | Williamsburg | Blair County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 56.9% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 64.6% (±6.3 points) | 19.9% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 29.1% (±6.8 points) | 16.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 1.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.5% (±1.4 points) | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 4.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 0.7% | 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 Williamsburg, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Blair County (19.9%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Williamsburg, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Blair County (16.5%).
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 Williamsburg
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | — | 29.1% (±6.8 points) | — |
| Woodbury Township (Blair County) | 1.3 mi | 18.1% (±6.6 points) | Lower |
| Catharine Township | 4.3 mi | 26.8% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walker Township (Huntingdon County) | 4.7 mi | 29.4% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frankstown Township | 5.3 mi | 21.1% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marklesburg | 5.8 mi | 21.9% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| McConnellstown | 7.3 mi | 28.1% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township (Huntingdon County) | 7.5 mi | 40.0% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Porter Township (Huntingdon County) | 7.5 mi | 28.4% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Woodbury Township (Blair County), PA (18.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Blair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williamsburg | 64.6% (±6.3 points) |
| 2 | Greenfield Township (Blair County) | 61.9% (±7.1 points) |
| 3 | Newry | 61.8% (±20.5 points) |
| 4 | Freedom Township (Blair County) | 61.5% (±11.5 points) |
| 5 | Roaring Spring | 59.6% (±7.0 points) |
| 6 | Martinsburg | 58.5% (±8.7 points) |
| 7 | Taylor Township (Blair County) | 54.9% (±7.5 points) |
Showing 7 of 24 places in Blair 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 Williamsburg
What is the most common way to heat a home in Williamsburg?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Williamsburg, used by 64.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Williamsburg heat with oil?
64.6% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Williamsburg use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Williamsburg have electric heat?
29.1% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg borough, Pennsylvania (place:85272, in state:42).
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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