How are homes heated in Stroud Township, PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Stroud Township, used by 41.5% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.9% heat with utility gas.
26.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 14.9% (±3.2 points)
- Electricity
- 41.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 26.8%
Heating fuel in Stroud Township
| Fuel used most | Stroud Township | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.9% (±3.2 points) | 9.9% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 26.8% (±4.6 points) | 22.8% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 41.5% (±4.6 points) | 46.4% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 10.7% (±2.2 points) | 12.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.9% (±1.3 points) | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.6% (±1.4 points) | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% (±1.4 points) | 0.6% | 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 Stroud Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Monroe County (22.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Stroud Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Monroe County (46.4%).
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 Stroud Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Township | — | 41.5% (±4.6 points) | — |
| Stroudsburg | 1.5 mi | 40.0% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Stroudsburg | 2.4 mi | 35.9% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smithfield Township (Monroe County) | 4.7 mi | 48.2% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Water Gap | 4.7 mi | 28.0% (±9.9 points) | Lower |
| Hamilton Township (Monroe County) | 5.3 mi | 45.1% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pocono Township | 6.2 mi | 49.6% (±6.5 points) | Higher |
| Jackson Township (Monroe County) | 7.3 mi | 35.9% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Mount Bethel Township | 7.8 mi | 15.7% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Delaware Water Gap, PA (28.0%), Upper Mount Bethel Township, PA (15.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pocono Township, PA (49.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ross Township (Monroe County) | 38.3% (±9.6 points) |
| 4 | Hamilton Township (Monroe County) | 38.2% (±7.8 points) |
| 5 | Eldred Township (Monroe County) | 38.1% (±9.9 points) |
| 6 | Delaware Water Gap | 35.9% (±10.3 points) |
| 7 | Jackson Township (Monroe County) | 30.6% (±7.9 points) |
| 8 | Price Township | 29.5% (±9.7 points) |
| 9 | Stroud Township | 26.8% (±4.6 points) |
| 10 | Pocono Township | 26.1% (±4.9 points) |
| 11 | Polk Township (Monroe County) | 24.8% (±6.4 points) |
| 12 | Chestnuthill Township | 24.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 13 | Smithfield Township (Monroe County) | 20.6% (±5.2 points) |
| 14 | East Stroudsburg | 20.4% (±6.2 points) |
| 15 | Stroudsburg | 17.2% (±7.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Monroe County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Stroud Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Arlington Heights, Penn Estates.
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 Stroud Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Stroud Township?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Stroud Township, used by 41.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Stroud Township heat with oil?
26.8% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes in Stroud Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Stroud Township have electric heat?
41.5% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes in Stroud 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 Stroud township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:74880, in state:42 county:089).
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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