How are homes heated in Smithfield Township (Bradford County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Smithfield Township (Bradford County), used by 28.2% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.6% heat with electricity.
23.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 28.2% (±6.2 points)
- Electricity
- 4.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 23.0%
Heating fuel in Smithfield Township (Bradford County)
| Fuel used most | Smithfield Township (Bradford County) | Bradford County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.2% (±6.2 points) | 37.8% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 23.0% (±6.8 points) | 21.3% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.6% (±2.1 points) | 15.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 12.1% (±5.6 points) | 10.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 24.5% (±7.7 points) | 11.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 3.1% (±2.9 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 4.6% (±3.6 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.0 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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield Township (Bradford County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield Township (Bradford County) | — | 4.6% (±2.1 points) | — |
| Ulster Township | 3.8 mi | 12.1% (±5.4 points) | Higher |
| Burlington | 4.7 mi | 14.9% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Burlington Township | 5.6 mi | 3.8% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Bradford County) | 6.4 mi | 2.7% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington Township | 6.7 mi | 8.2% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheshequin Township | 7.4 mi | 9.8% (±4.0 points) | Higher |
| Athens Township (Bradford County) | 7.6 mi | 17.2% (±5.7 points) | Higher |
| Ridgebury Township | 7.6 mi | 17.6% (±7.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ulster Township, PA (12.1%), Sheshequin Township, PA (9.8%), Athens Township (Bradford County), PA (17.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 33 (tie) | Towanda Township | 17.7% (±5.6 points) |
| 35 | North Towanda Township | 15.3% (±8.7 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 Smithfield Township (Bradford County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Smithfield Township (Bradford County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Smithfield Township (Bradford County), used by 28.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Smithfield Township (Bradford County) heat with oil?
23.0% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes in Smithfield Township (Bradford County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Smithfield Township (Bradford County) have electric heat?
4.6% (±2.1 points) of occupied homes in Smithfield 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 Smithfield township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:71312, 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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