How are homes heated in Covington Township (Tioga County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Covington Township (Tioga County), used by 58.5% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.7% heat with electricity.
5.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 58.5% (±8.2 points)
- Electricity
- 4.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 5.7%
Heating fuel in Covington Township (Tioga County)
| Fuel used most | Covington Township (Tioga County) | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.5% (±8.2 points) | 66.3% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 5.7% (±3.3 points) | 4.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.7% (±4.1 points) | 7.9% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.7% (±5.6 points) | 7.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 17.9% (±7.2 points) | 10.5% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 4.2% (±2.4 points) | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% (±2.8 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 Covington Township (Tioga County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Tioga County (4.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Covington Township (Tioga County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Tioga County (7.9%).
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 Covington Township (Tioga County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Township (Tioga County) | — | 4.7% (±4.1 points) | — |
| Putnam Township | 1.3 mi | 8.6% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blossburg | 3.8 mi | 12.3% (±5.2 points) | Higher |
| Hamilton Township (Tioga County) | 5.3 mi | 6.3% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloss Township | 5.4 mi | 8.9% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mansfield | 5.4 mi | 17.0% (±5.6 points) | Higher |
| Richmond Township (Tioga County) | 5.4 mi | 13.6% (±5.3 points) | Higher |
| Charleston Township | 6.4 mi | 6.8% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sullivan Township | 7.8 mi | 5.3% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Blossburg, PA (12.3%), Mansfield, PA (17.0%), Richmond Township (Tioga County), PA (13.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Tioga County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Liberty Township (Tioga County) | 15.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 7 | Ward Township | 14.1% (±10.0 points) |
| 8 | Rutland Township | 10.8% (±4.0 points) |
| 9 | Clymer Township | 9.6% (±5.1 points) |
| 10 | Tioga Township | 9.2% (±5.5 points) |
| 11 | Shippen Township (Tioga County) | 5.9% (±4.4 points) |
| 12 | Covington Township (Tioga County) | 5.7% (±3.3 points) |
| 13 | Chatham Township | 5.5% (±4.1 points) |
| 14 | Lawrenceville | 4.7% (±8.0 points) |
| 15 | Deerfield Township (Tioga County) | 4.5% (±5.9 points) |
| 16 | Delmar Township | 4.4% (±2.6 points) |
| 17 | Richmond Township (Tioga County) | 4.3% (±3.4 points) |
| 18 | Brookfield Township | 4.0% (±3.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 39 places in Tioga 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 Covington Township (Tioga County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Covington Township (Tioga County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Covington Township (Tioga County), used by 58.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Covington Township (Tioga County) heat with oil?
5.7% (±3.3 points) of occupied homes in Covington Township (Tioga County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Covington Township (Tioga County) have electric heat?
4.7% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes in Covington Township (Tioga 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 Covington township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:16680, in state:42 county:117).
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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