How are homes heated in Hereford Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Hereford Township, PA, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Hereford Township, used by 35.1% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.6% heat with utility gas.

23.6% heat with electricity.

24.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 1.6% (±1.8 points)
Electricity: 23.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 24.9%

Heating fuel in Hereford Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Hereford Township	Berks County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	1.6% (±1.8 points)	42.3%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	24.9% (±11.7 points)	22.9%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	23.6% (±8.6 points)	22.9%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	35.1% (±10.5 points)	7.0%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	11.6% (±6.2 points)	2.7%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.1 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.9% (±1.5 points)	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.7% (±2.0 points)	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.8% (±1.3 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 Hereford Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Berks County (22.9%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).

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

In Hereford Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Berks County (22.9%).

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 Hereford Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Hereford Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Hereford Township	—	23.6% (±8.6 points)	—
Bally	3.1 mi	33.8% (±8.6 points)	Not measurably different
Washington Township (Berks County)	3.8 mi	12.1% (±5.9 points)	Lower
District Township	4.1 mi	17.8% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Alburtis	4.4 mi	56.3% (±9.2 points)	Higher
Upper Milford Township	4.6 mi	38.7% (±6.0 points)	Higher
East Greenville	4.8 mi	47.1% (±9.4 points)	Higher
Macungie	5.1 mi	69.0% (±7.8 points)	Higher
Upper Hanover Township	5.4 mi	21.5% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Washington Township (Berks County), PA (12.1%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Alburtis, PA (56.3%), Upper Milford Township, PA (38.7%), East Greenville, PA (47.1%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
41	Maxatawny Township	29.7% (±7.6 points)
42	Leesport	29.0% (±6.6 points)
43	Kenhorst	28.9% (±9.9 points)
44 (tie)	Kutztown	27.4% (±8.4 points)
44 (tie)	Marion Township (Berks County)	27.4% (±8.1 points)
46	South Heidelberg Township	25.8% (±11.5 points)
47	Hereford Township	24.9% (±11.7 points)
48	Wernersville	23.4% (±13.0 points)
49	Fleetwood	23.2% (±6.5 points)
50	Shillington	22.5% (±7.4 points)
51	Robesonia	22.0% (±7.6 points)
52	Ontelaunee Township	21.0% (±6.8 points)
53	Cumru Township	20.7% (±4.3 points)

Showing 13 of 72 places in Berks County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Hereford Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Hereford.

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 Hereford Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Hereford Township, used by 35.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Hereford Township heat with oil?

24.9% (±11.7 points) of occupied homes in Hereford Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Hereford Township have electric heat?

23.6% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes in Hereford Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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