How are homes heated in Rome Township (Bradford County), PA?
Wood is the most common heating fuel in Rome Township (Bradford County), used by 32.7% (±13.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
12.0% heat with electricity.
30.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±7.2 points)
- Electricity
- 12.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 30.0%
Heating fuel in Rome Township (Bradford County)
| Fuel used most | Rome Township (Bradford County) | Bradford County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 37.8% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 30.0% (±9.8 points) | 21.3% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 12.0% (±6.4 points) | 15.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 23.0% (±9.2 points) | 10.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 32.7% (±13.2 points) | 11.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% (±0.9 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 Rome 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 Rome Township (Bradford County), 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 Rome Township (Bradford County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Township (Bradford County) | — | 12.0% (±6.4 points) | — |
| Rome | 1.4 mi | 15.7% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wysox Township | 4.0 mi | 18.9% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orwell Township | 4.5 mi | 13.2% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheshequin Township | 5.5 mi | 9.8% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Windham Township (Bradford County) | 6.5 mi | 6.1% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Standing Stone Township | 7.2 mi | 9.8% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Litchfield Township | 7.2 mi | 8.5% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Herrick Township (Bradford County) | 8.2 mi | 12.6% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | West Burlington Township | 37.1% (±11.7 points) |
| 18 | Tuscarora Township (Bradford County) | 34.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 19 | Standing Stone Township | 34.3% (±10.7 points) |
| 20 | Sheshequin Township | 33.7% (±7.4 points) |
| 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) |
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 Rome Township (Bradford County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Rome Township (Bradford County)?
Wood is the most common heating fuel in Rome Township (Bradford County), used by 32.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Rome Township (Bradford County) heat with oil?
30.0% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes in Rome Township (Bradford County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Rome Township (Bradford County) have electric heat?
12.0% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes in Rome 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 Rome township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:65952, 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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