How are homes heated in Elkland Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Elkland Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Elkland Township, used by 33.0% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

13.7% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.0% (±13.3 points)
Electricity: 13.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 33.0%

Heating fuel in Elkland Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Elkland Township	Sullivan County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	0.0% (±13.3 points)	1.0%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	33.0% (±9.4 points)	43.8%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	13.7% (±5.9 points)	17.5%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	15.0% (±7.3 points)	12.9%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	30.8% (±11.6 points)	18.5%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±13.3 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	6.6% (±6.6 points)	2.8%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.9% (±1.0 points)	2.6%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±13.3 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 Elkland Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Sullivan County (43.8%).

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

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

In Elkland Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Sullivan County (17.5%).

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 Elkland Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Elkland Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Elkland Township	—	13.7% (±5.9 points)	—
Forksville	3.7 mi	40.3% (±18.4 points)	Higher
Fox Township (Sullivan County)	5.2 mi	5.6% (±5.4 points)	Lower
Forks Township (Sullivan County)	5.9 mi	9.6% (±7.1 points)	Not measurably different
Hillsgrove Township	6.3 mi	2.7% (±2.7 points)	Lower
Overton Township	7.2 mi	10.1% (±6.3 points)	Not measurably different
Leroy Township	8.8 mi	10.3% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different
Eagles Mere	9.0 mi	43.9% (±21.9 points)	Higher
Shrewsbury Township (Sullivan County)	9.8 mi	24.0% (±9.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fox Township (Sullivan County), PA (5.6%), Hillsgrove Township, PA (2.7%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Forksville, PA (40.3%), Eagles Mere, PA (43.9%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
6	Laporte	41.9% (±17.3 points)
7	Hillsgrove Township	41.6% (±13.9 points)
8	Forks Township (Sullivan County)	40.4% (±7.2 points)
9	Davidson Township	39.5% (±9.0 points)
10	Shrewsbury Township (Sullivan County)	34.4% (±12.5 points)
11	Fox Township (Sullivan County)	33.1% (±9.8 points)
12	Elkland Township	33.0% (±9.4 points)
13	Forksville	28.4% (±13.8 points)

Showing 8 of 13 places in Sullivan 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 Elkland Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Elkland Township?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Elkland Township, used by 33.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Elkland Township heat with oil?

33.0% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes in Elkland Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Elkland Township have electric heat?

13.7% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Elkland Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkland township, Sullivan 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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