How are homes heated in Monroe Township (Bradford County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Monroe Township (Bradford County), used by 45.4% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.2% heat with utility gas.
10.1% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.2% (±1.9 points)
- Electricity
- 10.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 45.4%
Heating fuel in Monroe Township (Bradford County)
| Fuel used most | Monroe Township (Bradford County) | Bradford County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.2% (±1.9 points) | 37.8% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 45.4% (±10.4 points) | 21.3% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 10.1% (±5.9 points) | 15.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 18.3% (±7.6 points) | 10.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 13.6% (±5.8 points) | 11.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 4.7% (±4.0 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 4.9% (±6.1 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 Monroe Township (Bradford County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Bradford County (21.3%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Monroe Township (Bradford County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Bradford County (15.6%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Monroe Township (Bradford County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Township (Bradford County) | — | 10.1% (±5.9 points) | — |
| Monroe | 3.3 mi | 19.3% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Bradford County) | 4.2 mi | 19.8% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Albany | 5.0 mi | 17.0% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Albany Township (Bradford County) | 5.6 mi | 11.5% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Overton Township | 5.8 mi | 10.1% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Towanda Township | 5.8 mi | 22.9% (±8.1 points) | Higher |
| Asylum Township | 6.8 mi | 17.9% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Towanda | 7.6 mi | 14.4% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Towanda Township, PA (22.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Bradford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | LeRaysville | 50.4% (±20.5 points) |
| 3 | Asylum Township | 50.3% (±8.5 points) |
| 4 | Wyalusing | 49.3% (±14.4 points) |
| 5 | Wyalusing Township | 48.9% (±8.8 points) |
| 6 | Albany Township (Bradford County) | 48.8% (±9.2 points) |
| 7 | Rome | 47.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 8 | Monroe Township (Bradford County) | 45.4% (±10.4 points) |
| 9 | Franklin Township (Bradford County) | 45.1% (±10.1 points) |
| 10 | Herrick Township (Bradford County) | 43.5% (±10.4 points) |
| 11 | Litchfield Township | 42.4% (±9.3 points) |
| 12 | Windham Township (Bradford County) | 42.2% (±10.6 points) |
| 13 | Stevens Township | 40.2% (±12.7 points) |
| 14 | Wysox Township | 39.1% (±9.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Bradford 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 Monroe Township (Bradford County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Monroe Township (Bradford County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Monroe Township (Bradford County), used by 45.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Monroe Township (Bradford County) heat with oil?
45.4% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes in Monroe Township (Bradford County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Monroe Township (Bradford County) have electric heat?
10.1% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Monroe Township (Bradford 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 Monroe township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:50440, in state:42 county:015).
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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