How are homes heated in Greene Township (Pike County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Greene Township (Pike County), used by 30.8% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.7% heat with utility gas.
22.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 5.7% (±5.3 points)
- Electricity
- 30.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 22.0%
Heating fuel in Greene Township (Pike County)
| Fuel used most | Greene Township (Pike County) | Pike County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.7% (±5.3 points) | 13.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 22.0% (±7.8 points) | 18.8% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.8% (±8.1 points) | 37.9% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 28.7% (±8.3 points) | 21.6% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.6% (±4.2 points) | 5.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.6% (±1.2 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.2% (±2.7 points) | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.3% (±2.6 points) | 0.5% | 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 Greene Township (Pike County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Pike County (18.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Greene Township (Pike County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Pike County (37.9%).
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 Greene Township (Pike County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene Township (Pike County) | — | 30.8% (±8.1 points) | — |
| Dreher Township | 5.9 mi | 23.2% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wallenpaupack Lake Estates | 6.5 mi | 54.3% (±10.2 points) | Higher |
| Palmyra Township (Pike County) | 6.5 mi | 25.7% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barrett Township | 6.7 mi | 33.5% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling Township | 8.5 mi | 26.2% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blooming Grove Township | 8.5 mi | 41.5% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lehigh Township (Wayne County) | 9.1 mi | 26.4% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Wayne County) | 9.2 mi | 25.5% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, PA (54.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Pike County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Lackawaxen Township | 33.6% (±10.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Milford Township (Pike County) | 33.6% (±7.3 points) |
| 3 | Shohola Township | 32.6% (±6.4 points) |
| 4 | Palmyra Township (Pike County) | 25.7% (±6.9 points) |
| 5 | Greene Township (Pike County) | 22.0% (±7.8 points) |
| 6 | Porter Township (Pike County) | 20.9% (±9.1 points) |
| 7 | Dingman Township | 19.6% (±4.9 points) |
| 8 | Delaware Township (Pike County) | 17.5% (±5.3 points) |
| 9 | Blooming Grove Township | 15.6% (±5.8 points) |
| 10 | Lehman Township (Pike County) | 13.9% (±4.3 points) |
| 11 | Westfall Township | 12.0% (±4.3 points) |
Showing 11 of 13 places in Pike 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 Greene Township (Pike County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Greene Township (Pike County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Greene Township (Pike County), used by 30.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Greene Township (Pike County) heat with oil?
22.0% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes in Greene Township (Pike County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Greene Township (Pike County) have electric heat?
30.8% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes in Greene Township (Pike 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 Greene township, Pike County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:30976, in state:42 county:103).
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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