How are homes heated in Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County), used by 41.5% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.6% heat with utility gas.
38.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 5.6% (±4.1 points)
- Electricity
- 41.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 38.8%
Heating fuel in Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County)
| Fuel used most | Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County) | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.6% (±4.1 points) | 34.7% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 38.8% (±8.8 points) | 18.4% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 41.5% (±8.7 points) | 40.7% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 10.3% (±5.7 points) | 3.2% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.0% (±2.1 points) | 1.4% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% (±1.5 points) | 0.3% | 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 Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Lehigh County (18.4%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lehigh County (40.7%).
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 Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County) | — | 41.5% (±8.7 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Lehigh County) | 3.9 mi | 35.4% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lowhill Township | 4.5 mi | 50.4% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Schnecksville | 4.8 mi | 55.7% (±9.5 points) | Higher |
| East Penn Township | 4.9 mi | 15.6% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
| Lynn Township | 5.2 mi | 30.3% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Slatington | 5.8 mi | 43.6% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walnutport | 6.4 mi | 46.7% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Whitehall Township | 6.6 mi | 51.1% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Penn Township, PA (15.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Schnecksville, PA (55.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lehigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower Milford Township | 42.4% (±8.3 points) |
| 2 | Coopersburg | 40.3% (±7.3 points) |
| 3 | Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County) | 38.8% (±8.8 points) |
| 4 | Washington Township (Lehigh County) | 37.5% (±8.8 points) |
| 5 | North Whitehall Township | 33.6% (±4.2 points) |
| 6 | Lynn Township | 32.3% (±7.6 points) |
| 7 | Upper Milford Township | 28.5% (±5.9 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Slatington | 27.7% (±7.2 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) | 27.7% (±4.9 points) |
Showing 9 of 24 places in Lehigh 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 Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County), used by 41.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County) heat with oil?
38.8% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes in Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County) have electric heat?
41.5% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes in Heidelberg Township (Lehigh 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 Heidelberg township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:33616, in state:42 county:077).
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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Figures last updated on .
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