How are homes heated in Menallen Township (Adams County), PA?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Menallen Township (Adams County), used by 28.0% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

8.8% heat with utility gas.

26.2% heat with electricity.

18.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
8.8% (±4.9 points)
Electricity
26.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene
18.4%

Heating fuel in Menallen Township (Adams County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostMenallen Township (Adams County)Adams CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Utility gas8.8% (±4.9 points)31.7%51.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.18.4% (±7.0 points)13.9%14.0%3.9%
Electricity26.2% (±8.5 points)32.3%25.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)28.0% (±7.6 points)13.8%5.1%4.9%
Wood11.6% (±5.5 points)4.8%2.1%1.4%
Solar energy4.0% (±5.4 points)0.3%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.8% (±1.2 points)0.7%0.8%0.1%
Other fuel2.3% (±1.8 points)1.7%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±2.3 points)0.8%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 Menallen Township (Adams County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Adams County (13.9%).

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

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

In Menallen Township (Adams County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Adams County (32.3%).

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 Menallen Township (Adams County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Menallen Township (Adams County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Menallen Township (Adams County)—26.2% (±8.5 points)—
Bendersville2.9 mi21.1% (±14.1 points)Not measurably different
Cooke Township3.9 mi33.3% (±14.7 points)Not measurably different
Arendtsville3.9 mi14.3% (±9.0 points)Not measurably different
Biglerville4.6 mi32.6% (±13.9 points)Not measurably different
Butler Township (Adams County)5.3 mi25.3% (±7.9 points)Not measurably different
Franklin Township (Adams County)6.7 mi22.2% (±8.0 points)Not measurably different
South Newton Township7.9 mi27.1% (±6.4 points)Not measurably different
Tyrone Township (Adams County)7.9 mi30.8% (±9.4 points)Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
7Straban Township22.9% (±7.7 points)
8Union Township (Adams County)22.3% (±6.8 points)
9York Springs21.3% (±11.8 points)
10Mount Joy Township (Adams County)20.2% (±6.2 points)
11Butler Township (Adams County)19.5% (±5.0 points)
12Tyrone Township (Adams County)19.0% (±6.3 points)
13Menallen Township (Adams County)18.4% (±7.0 points)
14Berwick Township17.9% (±7.3 points)
15Hamilton Township (Adams County)17.5% (±5.0 points)
16Mount Pleasant Township (Adams County)17.0% (±6.9 points)
17Cumberland Township (Adams County)15.2% (±5.3 points)
18Reading Township14.1% (±4.8 points)
19Hamiltonban Township13.8% (±4.4 points)

Showing 13 of 34 places in Adams 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 Menallen Township (Adams County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Menallen Township (Adams County), used by 28.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Menallen Township (Adams County) heat with oil?

18.4% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Menallen Township (Adams County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Menallen Township (Adams County) have electric heat?

26.2% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes in Menallen Township (Adams 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 Menallen township, Adams County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:48608, in state:42 county:001).

Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).

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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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