How are homes heated in Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County), used by 31.6% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
12.1% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±6.8 points)
- Electricity
- 12.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 31.6%
Heating fuel in Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County)
| Fuel used most | Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County) | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 24.5% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 31.6% (±9.8 points) | 27.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 12.1% (±4.9 points) | 31.1% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 29.2% (±9.6 points) | 7.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 19.5% (±9.8 points) | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 6.1% (±3.6 points) | 3.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% (±0.9 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 Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Columbia County (27.0%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Columbia County (31.1%).
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 Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County) | — | 12.1% (±4.9 points) | — |
| Jackson Township (Columbia County) | 4.6 mi | 15.6% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benton Township (Columbia County) | 5.3 mi | 22.1% (±5.2 points) | Higher |
| Fairmount Township | 5.3 mi | 24.7% (±10.5 points) | Higher |
| Benton | 5.5 mi | 26.3% (±11.2 points) | Higher |
| Davidson Township | 5.5 mi | 19.9% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Columbus | 8.0 mi | 25.6% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stillwater | 8.4 mi | 30.9% (±15.0 points) | Higher |
| Jordan Township (Lycoming County) | 8.8 mi | 14.0% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Benton Township (Columbia County), PA (22.1%), Fairmount Township, PA (24.7%), Benton, PA (26.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Mount Pleasant Township (Columbia County) | 35.8% (±6.5 points) |
| 17 | Briar Creek | 35.3% (±14.3 points) |
| 18 | Montour Township | 34.9% (±8.8 points) |
| 19 | Cleveland Township | 34.8% (±8.7 points) |
| 20 | Greenwood Township (Columbia County) | 34.0% (±6.5 points) |
| 21 | Main Township | 31.7% (±8.3 points) |
| 22 | Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County) | 31.6% (±9.8 points) |
| 23 | Jackson Township (Columbia County) | 31.3% (±9.8 points) |
| 24 | Stillwater | 30.9% (±15.1 points) |
| 25 | Orange Township | 30.7% (±7.7 points) |
| 26 | Madison Township (Columbia County) | 30.6% (±6.1 points) |
| 27 | Briar Creek Township | 29.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 28 | Fishing Creek Township | 27.6% (±6.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Columbia 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 Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County), used by 31.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County) heat with oil?
31.6% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes in Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County) have electric heat?
12.1% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Sugarloaf Township (Columbia 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 Sugarloaf township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:75048, in state:42 county:037).
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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