How are homes heated in Montgomery Township (Montgomery County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Montgomery Township (Montgomery County), used by 55.2% (±3.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.3% heat with electricity.
11.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 55.2% (±3.7 points)
- Electricity
- 29.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 11.8%
Heating fuel in Montgomery Township (Montgomery County)
| Fuel used most | Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.2% (±3.7 points) | 51.8% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 11.8% (±2.5 points) | 14.5% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 29.3% (±3.4 points) | 27.4% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.9% (±1.4 points) | 4.2% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% (±0.8 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 Montgomery Township (Montgomery County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Montgomery County (14.5%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Montgomery Township (Montgomery County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Montgomery County (27.4%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Montgomery Township (Montgomery County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) | — | 29.3% (±3.4 points) | — |
| Brittany Farms-The Highlands | 1.9 mi | 51.6% (±9.5 points) | Higher |
| Lansdale | 2.5 mi | 25.1% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Wales | 3.1 mi | 17.2% (±11.2 points) | Lower |
| Chalfont | 3.4 mi | 35.5% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hatfield Township | 3.7 mi | 42.7% (±4.2 points) | Higher |
| Lower Gwynedd Township | 3.8 mi | 24.6% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Gwynedd Township | 3.8 mi | 23.1% (±3.5 points) | Lower |
| Warrington Township (Bucks County) | 4.0 mi | 22.0% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Wales, PA (17.2%), Upper Gwynedd Township, PA (23.1%), Warrington Township (Bucks County), PA (22.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brittany Farms-The Highlands, PA (51.6%), Hatfield Township, PA (42.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Upper Gwynedd Township | 13.6% (±3.0 points) |
| 39 | Ambler | 13.5% (±4.3 points) |
| 40 | Lower Moreland Township | 13.1% (±2.9 points) |
| 41 | Upper Moreland Township | 13.0% (±2.4 points) |
| 42 | East Norriton Township | 12.4% (±3.7 points) |
| 43 | Bridgeport | 12.3% (±8.2 points) |
| 44 | Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) | 11.8% (±2.5 points) |
| 45 | Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County) | 11.5% (±2.4 points) |
| 46 | Lower Gwynedd Township | 11.2% (±2.9 points) |
| 47 | Upper Dublin Township | 11.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 48 | Limerick Township | 10.6% (±3.2 points) |
| 49 | Norristown | 10.5% (±2.5 points) |
| 50 | Plymouth Township (Montgomery County) | 10.0% (±2.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Montgomeryville.
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 Montgomery Township (Montgomery County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Montgomery Township (Montgomery County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Montgomery Township (Montgomery County), used by 55.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) heat with oil?
11.8% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) have electric heat?
29.3% (±3.4 points) of occupied homes in Montgomery Township (Montgomery 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 Montgomery township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:50640, in state:42 county:091).
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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