How are homes heated in Cooper Township (Montour County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Cooper Township (Montour County), used by 43.4% (±10.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.4% heat with utility gas.
21.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 20.4% (±9.5 points)
- Electricity
- 43.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 21.1%
Heating fuel in Cooper Township (Montour County)
| Fuel used most | Cooper Township (Montour County) | Montour County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.4% (±9.5 points) | 24.4% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 21.1% (±6.5 points) | 20.4% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 43.4% (±10.0 points) | 40.2% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.4% (±3.3 points) | 6.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 6.1% (±5.1 points) | 4.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.4 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 Cooper Township (Montour County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Montour County (20.4%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Cooper Township (Montour County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Montour County (40.2%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Cooper Township (Montour County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Township (Montour County) | — | 43.4% (±10.0 points) | — |
| Montour Township | 1.6 mi | 31.9% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mahoning Township (Montour County) | 3.2 mi | 47.6% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mayberry Township | 3.3 mi | 46.8% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Danville | 3.7 mi | 33.6% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Columbia County) | 3.9 mi | 28.5% (±9.3 points) | Lower |
| Hemlock Township | 4.2 mi | 41.6% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Catawissa | 4.3 mi | 27.7% (±6.5 points) | Lower |
| Bloomsburg | 5.2 mi | 37.6% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Franklin Township (Columbia County), PA (28.5%), Catawissa, PA (27.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Montour County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Derry Township (Montour County) | 33.7% (±10.3 points) |
| 3 | Mayberry Township | 33.0% (±14.7 points) |
| 4 | Limestone Township (Montour County) | 30.8% (±8.8 points) |
| 5 | West Hemlock Township | 30.0% (±13.4 points) |
| 6 | Valley Township (Montour County) | 29.3% (±7.3 points) |
| 7 | Liberty Township (Montour County) | 28.3% (±5.9 points) |
| 8 | Cooper Township (Montour County) | 21.1% (±6.5 points) |
| 9 | Washingtonville | 18.9% (±12.9 points) |
| 10 | Danville | 14.3% (±6.4 points) |
| 11 | Mahoning Township (Montour County) | 8.9% (±3.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Montour 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 Cooper Township (Montour County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Cooper Township (Montour County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Cooper Township (Montour County), used by 43.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Cooper Township (Montour County) heat with oil?
21.1% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Cooper Township (Montour County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Cooper Township (Montour County) have electric heat?
43.4% (±10.0 points) of occupied homes in Cooper Township (Montour 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 Cooper township, Montour County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:16048, in state:42 county:093).
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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