How are homes heated in Orwell Township, PA?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Orwell Township, used by 31.0% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.7% heat with utility gas.
13.2% heat with electricity.
25.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.7% (±1.0 points)
- Electricity
- 13.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 25.1%
Heating fuel in Orwell Township
| Fuel used most | Orwell Township | Bradford County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 37.8% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 25.1% (±7.3 points) | 21.3% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 13.2% (±7.6 points) | 15.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 31.0% (±9.4 points) | 10.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 22.3% (±6.4 points) | 11.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 3.5% (±3.3 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 4.2% (±4.2 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.7 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 Orwell Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Bradford County (21.3%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Orwell Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Bradford County (15.6%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Orwell Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orwell Township | — | 13.2% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Rome | 3.7 mi | 15.7% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rome Township (Bradford County) | 4.5 mi | 12.0% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pike Township (Bradford County) | 5.2 mi | 5.6% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| LeRaysville | 5.7 mi | 13.0% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Herrick Township (Bradford County) | 6.0 mi | 12.6% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Windham Township (Bradford County) | 6.4 mi | 6.1% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wysox Township | 6.7 mi | 18.9% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warren Township (Bradford County) | 7.0 mi | 25.3% (±8.5 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Warren Township (Bradford County), PA (25.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Bradford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Overton Township | 31.3% (±12.8 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Granville Township (Bradford County) | 30.0% (±8.0 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Rome Township (Bradford County) | 30.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 24 | Warren Township (Bradford County) | 28.4% (±8.2 points) |
| 25 | Terry Township | 26.2% (±7.0 points) |
| 26 | Pike Township (Bradford County) | 25.4% (±8.4 points) |
| 27 | Orwell Township | 25.1% (±7.3 points) |
| 28 (tie) | Burlington | 23.0% (±12.1 points) |
| 28 (tie) | Smithfield Township (Bradford County) | 23.0% (±6.8 points) |
| 30 | Armenia Township | 22.8% (±14.5 points) |
| 31 | Ulster Township | 22.5% (±7.1 points) |
| 32 | Leroy Township | 20.6% (±7.3 points) |
| 33 (tie) | Springfield Township (Bradford County) | 17.7% (±5.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Bradford 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 Orwell Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Orwell Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Orwell Township, used by 31.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Orwell Township heat with oil?
25.1% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Orwell Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Orwell Township have electric heat?
13.2% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Orwell Township 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 Orwell township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:57176, in state:42 county:015).
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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