How are homes heated in South Manheim Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in South Manheim Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in South Manheim Township, used by 44.2% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

5.2% heat with utility gas.

23.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 5.2% (±3.4 points)
Electricity: 44.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 23.3%

Heating fuel in South Manheim Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	South Manheim Township	Schuylkill County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	5.2% (±3.4 points)	6.3%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	23.3% (±5.7 points)	46.7%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	44.2% (±7.9 points)	26.2%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	14.0% (±4.5 points)	7.0%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	6.4% (±4.0 points)	2.4%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.0 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	5.3% (±2.3 points)	9.4%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.6% (±1.8 points)	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±3.0 points)	0.9%	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 South Manheim Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Schuylkill County (46.7%).

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

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

In South Manheim Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Schuylkill County (26.2%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near South Manheim Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Manheim Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
South Manheim Township	—	44.2% (±7.9 points)	—
Lake Wynonah	1.1 mi	60.4% (±10.7 points)	Higher
Auburn	2.9 mi	9.0% (±6.0 points)	Lower
Landingville	3.0 mi	17.3% (±16.2 points)	Lower
Schuylkill Haven	3.2 mi	28.8% (±7.0 points)	Lower
Cressona	3.8 mi	26.9% (±5.8 points)	Lower
Wayne Township (Schuylkill County)	4.1 mi	36.8% (±9.4 points)	Not measurably different
Orwigsburg	5.4 mi	42.2% (±10.0 points)	Not measurably different
Deer Lake	5.5 mi	37.8% (±9.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Auburn, PA (9.0%), Landingville, PA (17.3%), Schuylkill Haven, PA (28.8%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Wynonah, PA (60.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
60	North Union Township (Schuylkill County)	34.3% (±5.5 points)
61	Norwegian Township	32.5% (±10.9 points)
62	Wayne Township (Schuylkill County)	30.2% (±8.2 points)
63	North Manheim Township	29.4% (±9.4 points)
64	Mount Carbon	28.6% (±29.5 points)
65	Pottsville	27.9% (±4.2 points)
66	South Manheim Township	23.3% (±5.7 points)
67	West Brunswick Township	16.1% (±7.3 points)

Showing 8 of 67 places in Schuylkill 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 South Manheim Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in South Manheim Township?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in South Manheim Township, used by 44.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in South Manheim Township heat with oil?

23.3% (±5.7 points) of occupied homes in South Manheim Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in South Manheim Township have electric heat?

44.2% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in South Manheim Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Manheim township, Schuylkill County, 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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