How are homes heated in Pike Township (Bradford County), PA?

Wood is the most common heating fuel in Pike Township (Bradford County), used by 44.1% (±10.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.3% heat with utility gas.

5.6% heat with electricity.

25.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
2.3% (±2.1 points)
Electricity
5.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene
25.4%

Heating fuel in Pike Township (Bradford County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostPike Township (Bradford County)Bradford CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Utility gas2.3% (±2.1 points)37.8%51.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.25.4% (±8.4 points)21.3%14.0%3.9%
Electricity5.6% (±3.2 points)15.6%25.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)19.7% (±7.1 points)10.5%5.1%4.9%
Wood44.1% (±10.2 points)11.1%2.1%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±14.1 points)0.2%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.9% (±1.3 points)1.5%0.8%0.1%
Other fuel1.9% (±2.1 points)1.5%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±14.1 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 Pike Township (Bradford County), 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 Pike Township (Bradford County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in 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 Pike Township (Bradford County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Pike Township (Bradford County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Pike Township (Bradford County)—5.6% (±3.2 points)—
LeRaysville0.8 mi13.0% (±7.3 points)Not measurably different
Orwell Township5.2 mi13.2% (±7.6 points)Not measurably different
Stevens Township5.3 mi21.6% (±12.4 points)Higher
Herrick Township (Bradford County)5.6 mi12.6% (±6.8 points)Not measurably different
Middletown Township (Susquehanna County)5.6 mi9.0% (±5.7 points)Not measurably different
Warren Township (Bradford County)7.2 mi25.3% (±8.5 points)Higher
Rush Township (Susquehanna County)7.4 mi12.8% (±3.7 points)Higher
Friendsville8.2 mi4.3% (±7.9 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Stevens Township, PA (21.6%), Warren Township (Bradford County), PA (25.3%), Rush Township (Susquehanna County), PA (12.8%).

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
20Sheshequin Township33.7% (±7.4 points)
21Overton Township31.3% (±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)
24Warren Township (Bradford County)28.4% (±8.2 points)
25Terry Township26.2% (±7.0 points)
26Pike Township (Bradford County)25.4% (±8.4 points)
27Orwell Township25.1% (±7.3 points)
28 (tie)Burlington23.0% (±12.1 points)
28 (tie)Smithfield Township (Bradford County)23.0% (±6.8 points)
30Armenia Township22.8% (±14.5 points)
31Ulster Township22.5% (±7.1 points)
32Leroy Township20.6% (±7.3 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 Pike Township (Bradford County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Pike Township (Bradford County)?

Wood is the most common heating fuel in Pike Township (Bradford County), used by 44.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Pike Township (Bradford County) heat with oil?

25.4% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes in Pike Township (Bradford County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Pike Township (Bradford County) have electric heat?

5.6% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in Pike Township (Bradford 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 Pike township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:60184, in state:42 county:015).

Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).

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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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