How are homes heated in Mount Joy Township (Adams County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Mount Joy Township (Adams County), used by 33.8% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.9% heat with utility gas.
20.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 18.9% (±6.0 points)
- Electricity
- 33.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 20.2%
Heating fuel in Mount Joy Township (Adams County)
| Fuel used most | Mount Joy Township (Adams County) | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.9% (±6.0 points) | 31.7% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 20.2% (±6.2 points) | 13.9% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 33.8% (±6.7 points) | 32.3% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 20.3% (±5.6 points) | 13.8% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.1% (±2.9 points) | 4.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.1% (±1.4 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.2 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 Mount Joy Township (Adams County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Adams County (13.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Mount Joy Township (Adams County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Adams County (32.3%).
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 Mount Joy Township (Adams County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Joy Township (Adams County) | — | 33.8% (±6.7 points) | — |
| Bonneauville | 3.8 mi | 75.8% (±6.2 points) | Higher |
| Germany Township | 4.5 mi | 31.0% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cumberland Township (Adams County) | 4.6 mi | 30.0% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Littlestown | 5.2 mi | 33.6% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gettysburg | 5.2 mi | 25.2% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Adams County) | 5.5 mi | 43.0% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freedom Township (Adams County) | 6.2 mi | 39.5% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Adams County) | 7.0 mi | 22.8% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Union Township (Adams County), PA (22.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bonneauville, PA (75.8%).
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
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Huntington Township (Adams County) | 28.1% (±7.6 points) |
| 5 | Highland Township (Adams County) | 25.6% (±6.3 points) |
| 6 | Germany Township | 23.1% (±6.5 points) |
| 7 | Straban Township | 22.9% (±7.7 points) |
| 8 | Union Township (Adams County) | 22.3% (±6.8 points) |
| 9 | York Springs | 21.3% (±11.8 points) |
| 10 | Mount Joy Township (Adams County) | 20.2% (±6.2 points) |
| 11 | Butler Township (Adams County) | 19.5% (±5.0 points) |
| 12 | Tyrone Township (Adams County) | 19.0% (±6.3 points) |
| 13 | Menallen Township (Adams County) | 18.4% (±7.0 points) |
| 14 | Berwick Township | 17.9% (±7.3 points) |
| 15 | Hamilton Township (Adams County) | 17.5% (±5.0 points) |
| 16 | Mount Pleasant Township (Adams County) | 17.0% (±6.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Adams County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Mount Joy Township (Adams County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Lake Heritage.
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 Mount Joy Township (Adams County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Mount Joy Township (Adams County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Mount Joy Township (Adams County), used by 33.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Mount Joy Township (Adams County) heat with oil?
20.2% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Mount Joy Township (Adams County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Mount Joy Township (Adams County) have electric heat?
33.8% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes in Mount Joy 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 Mount Joy township, Adams County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:51640, in state:42 county:001).
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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