How are homes heated in Monroe Township (Juniata County), PA?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Monroe Township (Juniata County), used by 32.4% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.3% heat with utility gas.

29.9% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
1.3% (±1.6 points)
Electricity
29.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene
32.4%

Heating fuel in Monroe Township (Juniata County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostMonroe Township (Juniata County)Juniata CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Utility gas1.3% (±1.6 points)1.9%51.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.32.4% (±7.0 points)33.8%14.0%3.9%
Electricity29.9% (±8.6 points)30.6%25.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)10.1% (±4.2 points)9.3%5.1%4.9%
Wood21.6% (±5.8 points)19.8%2.1%1.4%
Solar energy0.3% (±0.4 points)0.3%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.6% (±0.7 points)2.2%0.8%0.1%
Other fuel3.2% (±2.0 points)1.7%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.7% (±0.9 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 (Juniata County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Juniata County (33.8%).

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

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

In Monroe Township (Juniata County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Juniata County (30.6%).

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 Monroe Township (Juniata County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Monroe Township (Juniata County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Monroe Township (Juniata County)—29.9% (±8.6 points)—
Greenwood Township (Juniata County)2.4 mi27.9% (±11.9 points)Not measurably different
West Perry Township3.3 mi24.9% (±8.0 points)Not measurably different
Perry Township (Snyder County)5.9 mi25.3% (±6.1 points)Not measurably different
Susquehanna Township (Juniata County)6.0 mi24.3% (±9.7 points)Not measurably different
Beaver Township (Snyder County)6.4 mi38.9% (±11.4 points)Not measurably different
Beavertown6.5 mi30.5% (±9.3 points)Not measurably different
Greenwood Township (Perry County)7.4 mi32.5% (±7.8 points)Not measurably different
Delaware Township (Juniata County)7.5 mi31.4% (±6.7 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 Juniata County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
6Fayette Township35.4% (±9.9 points)
7Beale Township35.3% (±9.8 points)
8Tuscarora Township (Juniata County)34.5% (±7.4 points)
9Turbett Township34.3% (±7.6 points)
10Mifflintown33.5% (±8.8 points)
11Milford Township (Juniata County)33.0% (±7.0 points)
12Monroe Township (Juniata County)32.4% (±7.0 points)
13Delaware Township (Juniata County)31.4% (±7.8 points)
14Susquehanna Township (Juniata County)30.6% (±8.7 points)
15Spruce Hill Township26.9% (±7.3 points)
16Greenwood Township (Juniata County)19.6% (±8.2 points)
17Fermanagh Township16.7% (±5.1 points)

Showing 12 of 17 places in Juniata 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 (Juniata County)

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

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Monroe Township (Juniata County), used by 32.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Monroe Township (Juniata County) heat with oil?

32.4% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Monroe Township (Juniata County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Monroe Township (Juniata County) have electric heat?

29.9% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes in Monroe Township (Juniata 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, Juniata County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:50480, in state:42 county:067).

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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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