How are homes heated in New Milford, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in New Milford, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in New Milford, used by 45.5% (±11.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.3% heat with utility gas.

27.8% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.3% (±1.0 points)
Electricity: 27.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 45.5%

Heating fuel in New Milford

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	New Milford	Susquehanna County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	0.3% (±1.0 points)	4.7%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	45.5% (±11.7 points)	34.4%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	27.8% (±8.8 points)	17.3%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	20.4% (±9.5 points)	25.3%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	6.0% (±4.9 points)	14.0%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±10.3 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±10.3 points)	2.1%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±10.3 points)	1.7%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±10.3 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 New Milford, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Susquehanna County (34.4%).

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

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

In New Milford, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Susquehanna County (17.3%).

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 New Milford

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with New Milford
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
New Milford	—	27.8% (±8.8 points)	—
New Milford Township	2.2 mi	15.2% (±4.8 points)	Lower
Great Bend Township	4.2 mi	21.9% (±5.6 points)	Not measurably different
Franklin Township (Susquehanna County)	5.5 mi	10.8% (±4.4 points)	Lower
Hallstead	6.0 mi	36.8% (±9.8 points)	Not measurably different
Jackson Township (Susquehanna County)	6.7 mi	15.9% (±6.4 points)	Lower
Great Bend	6.8 mi	45.4% (±9.1 points)	Higher
Harford Township	7.1 mi	14.9% (±6.0 points)	Lower
Bridgewater Township	7.2 mi	11.7% (±5.6 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Milford Township, PA (15.2%), Franklin Township (Susquehanna County), PA (10.8%), Jackson Township (Susquehanna County), PA (15.9%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Great Bend, PA (45.4%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Susquehanna County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Susquehanna Depot	61.1% (±8.3 points)
2	Union Dale	50.5% (±13.3 points)
3	Oakland Township (Susquehanna County)	48.3% (±15.6 points)
4	New Milford	45.5% (±11.7 points)
5	Thompson Township (Susquehanna County)	45.3% (±12.1 points)
6	Liberty Township (Susquehanna County)	44.8% (±9.3 points)
7	Gibson Township (Susquehanna County)	44.7% (±7.6 points)
8	Lanesboro	44.1% (±15.9 points)
9	Springville Township	43.7% (±8.5 points)
10	Oakland	43.4% (±10.7 points)

Showing 10 of 40 places in Susquehanna 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 New Milford

What is the most common way to heat a home in New Milford?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in New Milford, used by 45.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in New Milford heat with oil?

45.5% (±11.7 points) of occupied homes in New Milford use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in New Milford have electric heat?

27.8% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes in New Milford heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Milford borough, Pennsylvania

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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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