How are homes heated in Heidelberg Township (York County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Heidelberg Township (York County), used by 38.2% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.8% heat with utility gas.
28.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.8% (±2.0 points)
- Electricity
- 38.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 28.2%
Heating fuel in Heidelberg Township (York County)
| Fuel used most | Heidelberg Township (York County) | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.8% (±2.0 points) | 51.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 28.2% (±7.1 points) | 12.6% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 38.2% (±8.9 points) | 23.9% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 23.8% (±7.9 points) | 7.6% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.5% (±2.2 points) | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.6% (±3.0 points) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.8 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 Heidelberg Township (York County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in York County (12.6%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Heidelberg Township (York County), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in York County (23.9%).
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 (York County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heidelberg Township (York County) | — | 38.2% (±8.9 points) | — |
| Penn Township (York County) | 3.2 mi | 17.8% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
| Hanover | 3.7 mi | 17.0% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Parkville | 4.0 mi | 22.0% (±6.7 points) | Lower |
| Jefferson (York County) | 4.2 mi | 35.4% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Grove | 4.5 mi | 29.6% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pennville | 4.9 mi | 23.9% (±9.8 points) | Lower |
| Berwick Township | 4.9 mi | 19.5% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Abbottstown | 5.4 mi | 29.7% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Penn Township (York County), PA (17.8%), Hanover, PA (17.0%), Parkville, PA (22.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Manheim Township (York County) | 31.8% (±8.6 points) |
| 13 | Winterstown | 31.3% (±10.7 points) |
| 14 | East Hopewell Township | 31.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 15 | Monaghan Township | 30.4% (±8.2 points) |
| 16 | North Hopewell Township | 29.5% (±6.4 points) |
| 17 | Paradise Township (York County) | 28.5% (±8.2 points) |
| 18 | Heidelberg Township (York County) | 28.2% (±7.1 points) |
| 19 | Lower Chanceford Township | 27.1% (±6.2 points) |
| 20 | Conewago Township (York County) | 26.6% (±9.1 points) |
| 21 | Chanceford Township | 25.9% (±6.9 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Wellsville | 25.7% (±12.5 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Shrewsbury Township (York County) | 25.7% (±5.9 points) |
| 24 | Hellam Township | 24.8% (±7.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in York 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 (York County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Heidelberg Township (York County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Heidelberg Township (York County), used by 38.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Heidelberg Township (York County) heat with oil?
28.2% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes in Heidelberg Township (York County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Heidelberg Township (York County) have electric heat?
38.2% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Heidelberg Township (York 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, York County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:33624, in state:42 county:133).
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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