How are homes heated in Limestone Township (Montour County), PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Limestone Township (Montour County), PA, 2020–2024
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Limestone Township (Montour County), used by 38.6% (±9.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.4% heat with utility gas.

30.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.4% (±2.5 points)
Electricity: 38.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 30.8%

Heating fuel in Limestone Township (Montour County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Limestone Township (Montour County)	Montour County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	3.4% (±2.5 points)	24.4%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	30.8% (±8.8 points)	20.4%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	38.6% (±9.7 points)	40.2%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	8.9% (±4.9 points)	6.5%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	8.1% (±3.8 points)	4.1%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±8.1 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	6.5% (±4.2 points)	2.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	3.7% (±2.9 points)	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±8.1 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 Limestone Township (Montour County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Montour County (20.4%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).

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

In Limestone Township (Montour County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Montour County (40.2%).

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 Limestone Township (Montour County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Limestone Township (Montour County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Limestone Township (Montour County)	—	38.6% (±9.7 points)	—
Washingtonville	3.1 mi	62.3% (±16.6 points)	Higher
Turbotville	3.2 mi	19.5% (±8.0 points)	Lower
Lewis Township (Northumberland County)	3.9 mi	33.8% (±7.0 points)	Not measurably different
Turbot Township	4.1 mi	27.1% (±4.9 points)	Lower
McEwensville	4.5 mi	37.5% (±14.5 points)	Not measurably different
Liberty Township (Montour County)	4.9 mi	40.2% (±7.4 points)	Not measurably different
Anthony Township (Montour County)	4.9 mi	25.5% (±7.1 points)	Lower
Derry Township (Montour County)	4.9 mi	16.9% (±7.9 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Turbotville, PA (19.5%), Turbot Township, PA (27.1%), Anthony Township (Montour County), PA (25.5%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Washingtonville, PA (62.3%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Anthony Township (Montour County)	34.0% (±7.5 points)
2	Derry Township (Montour County)	33.7% (±10.3 points)
3	Mayberry Township	33.0% (±14.7 points)
4	Limestone Township (Montour County)	30.8% (±8.8 points)
5	West Hemlock Township	30.0% (±13.4 points)
6	Valley Township (Montour County)	29.3% (±7.3 points)
7	Liberty Township (Montour County)	28.3% (±5.9 points)
8	Cooper Township (Montour County)	21.1% (±6.5 points)
9	Washingtonville	18.9% (±12.9 points)
10	Danville	14.3% (±6.4 points)

Showing 10 of 11 places in Montour 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 Limestone Township (Montour County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Limestone Township (Montour County)?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Limestone Township (Montour County), used by 38.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Limestone Township (Montour County) heat with oil?

30.8% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes in Limestone Township (Montour County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Limestone Township (Montour County) have electric heat?

38.6% (±9.7 points) of occupied homes in Limestone Township (Montour County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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