How are homes heated in Morris Township (Greene County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Morris Township (Greene County), used by 29.4% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.3% heat with utility gas.
18.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 25.3% (±10.1 points)
- Electricity
- 29.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 18.4%
Heating fuel in Morris Township (Greene County)
| Fuel used most | Morris Township (Greene County) | Greene County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 25.3% (±10.1 points) | 50.0% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 18.4% (±11.6 points) | 12.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 29.4% (±10.8 points) | 26.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.6% (±5.0 points) | 5.6% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 10.2% (±7.0 points) | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±12.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±12.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 5.3% (±5.9 points) | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.9% (±2.9 points) | 0.4% | 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 Morris Township (Greene County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Greene County (12.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Morris Township (Greene County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Greene County (26.6%).
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 Morris Township (Greene County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Township (Greene County) | — | 29.4% (±10.8 points) | — |
| Morris Township (Washington County) | 4.4 mi | 36.7% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gray Township | 4.9 mi | 2.6% (±4.2 points) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Greene County) | 5.5 mi | 38.3% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Greene County) | 6.8 mi | 19.3% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Finley Township | 6.9 mi | 41.9% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Franklin Township | 8.1 mi | 39.0% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waynesburg | 8.3 mi | 22.2% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richhill Township | 8.8 mi | 23.9% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gray Township, PA (2.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Greene County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dunkard Township | 24.9% (±9.4 points) |
| 2 | Wayne Township (Greene County) | 23.1% (±9.1 points) |
| 3 | Cumberland Township (Greene County) | 22.6% (±7.3 points) |
| 4 | Monongahela Township | 21.2% (±9.3 points) |
| 5 | Morgan Township | 18.9% (±7.9 points) |
| 6 | Morris Township (Greene County) | 18.4% (±11.6 points) |
| 7 | Greene Township (Greene County) | 14.8% (±9.1 points) |
| 8 | Washington Township (Greene County) | 12.6% (±6.3 points) |
| 9 | Whiteley Township | 11.9% (±7.5 points) |
| 10 | Springhill Township (Greene County) | 10.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 11 | Jefferson Township (Greene County) | 9.6% (±4.7 points) |
| 12 | Gray Township | 9.2% (±10.2 points) |
Showing 12 of 26 places in Greene 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Morris Township (Greene County)
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Morris Township (Greene County), and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Morris Township (Greene County) beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Morris Township (Greene County), save the ones you like and apply online.
Questions about Morris Township (Greene County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Morris Township (Greene County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Morris Township (Greene County), used by 29.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Morris Township (Greene County) heat with oil?
18.4% (±11.6 points) of occupied homes in Morris Township (Greene County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Morris Township (Greene County) have electric heat?
29.4% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes in Morris Township (Greene 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 Morris township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:51064, in state:42 county:059).
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Morris Township (Greene County) at a glance
- Renters and owners in Morris Township (Greene County)
- Income and affordability in Morris Township (Greene County)
- Home values in Morris Township (Greene County)
- Homeowner costs in Morris Township (Greene County)
- Property taxes in Morris Township (Greene County)
- Types of homes in Morris Township (Greene County)
- Bedrooms in Morris Township (Greene County)
- Age of homes in Morris Township (Greene County)
- Pennsylvania landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Greene County
- Housing data for every place in Pennsylvania