How are homes heated in Hopewell Township (Bedford County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Hopewell Township (Bedford County), used by 48.2% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.8% heat with utility gas.
22.5% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 5.8% (±5.0 points)
- Electricity
- 22.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 48.2%
Heating fuel in Hopewell Township (Bedford County)
| Fuel used most | Hopewell Township (Bedford County) | Bedford County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.8% (±5.0 points) | 4.1% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 48.2% (±6.4 points) | 49.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.5% (±5.2 points) | 26.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.4% (±1.7 points) | 5.2% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 15.4% (±5.6 points) | 10.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 3.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.6% | 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 Hopewell Township (Bedford County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Bedford County (49.0%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Hopewell Township (Bedford County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Bedford County (26.5%).
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 Hopewell Township (Bedford County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Township (Bedford County) | — | 22.5% (±5.2 points) | — |
| Hopewell | 4.0 mi | 29.4% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Woodbury Township | 5.0 mi | 23.9% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Snake Spring Township | 7.0 mi | 40.6% (±6.5 points) | Higher |
| Broad Top Township | 7.0 mi | 12.1% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Liberty Township (Bedford County) | 7.0 mi | 24.2% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coaldale (Bedford County) | 7.2 mi | 20.0% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbury | 7.5 mi | 16.2% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Everett | 7.6 mi | 29.4% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Broad Top Township, PA (12.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Snake Spring Township, PA (40.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Bedford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Kimmel Township | 52.0% (±7.2 points) |
| 19 | South Woodbury Township | 51.6% (±6.3 points) |
| 20 | West St. Clair Township | 51.3% (±8.3 points) |
| 21 | Woodbury Township (Bedford County) | 51.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 22 | East St. Clair Township | 50.6% (±11.4 points) |
| 23 | Juniata Township (Bedford County) | 49.9% (±11.3 points) |
| 24 | Hopewell Township (Bedford County) | 48.2% (±6.4 points) |
| 25 | Monroe Township (Bedford County) | 47.5% (±9.6 points) |
| 26 | Saxton | 47.3% (±10.3 points) |
| 27 | Pavia Township | 45.1% (±14.9 points) |
| 28 | Londonderry Township (Bedford County) | 44.4% (±6.5 points) |
| 29 | Hyndman | 43.6% (±9.0 points) |
| 30 | Bloomfield Township (Bedford County) | 42.3% (±9.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Bedford 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 Hopewell Township (Bedford County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Hopewell Township (Bedford County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Hopewell Township (Bedford County), used by 48.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Hopewell Township (Bedford County) heat with oil?
48.2% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes in Hopewell Township (Bedford County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Hopewell Township (Bedford County) have electric heat?
22.5% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes in Hopewell Township (Bedford 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 Hopewell township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:35656, in state:42 county:009).
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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