How are homes heated in Tuscarora Township (Bradford County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Tuscarora Township (Bradford County), used by 34.9% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.5% heat with utility gas.
17.3% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.5% (±1.0 points)
- Electricity
- 17.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 34.9%
Heating fuel in Tuscarora Township (Bradford County)
| Fuel used most | Tuscarora Township (Bradford County) | Bradford County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.5% (±1.0 points) | 37.8% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 34.9% (±9.2 points) | 21.3% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 17.3% (±7.7 points) | 15.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 23.6% (±8.3 points) | 10.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 20.5% (±9.0 points) | 11.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.1% (±4.3 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.2 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 Tuscarora Township (Bradford County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Bradford County (21.3%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Tuscarora 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 Tuscarora Township (Bradford County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscarora Township (Bradford County) | — | 17.3% (±7.7 points) | — |
| Laceyville | 3.4 mi | 44.5% (±15.2 points) | Higher |
| Braintrim Township | 4.2 mi | 22.7% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wyalusing Township | 5.3 mi | 20.4% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stevens Township | 5.4 mi | 21.6% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wyalusing | 5.6 mi | 27.4% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Auburn Township | 5.6 mi | 17.6% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Windham Township (Wyoming County) | 6.1 mi | 22.5% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meshoppen Township | 6.7 mi | 30.4% (±8.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Laceyville, PA (44.5%), Meshoppen Township, PA (30.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Windham Township (Bradford County) | 42.2% (±10.6 points) |
| 13 | Stevens Township | 40.2% (±12.7 points) |
| 14 | Wysox Township | 39.1% (±9.4 points) |
| 15 | Burlington Township | 38.5% (±9.0 points) |
| 16 | Wilmot Township | 38.2% (±8.1 points) |
| 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) |
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 Tuscarora Township (Bradford County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Tuscarora Township (Bradford County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Tuscarora Township (Bradford County), used by 34.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Tuscarora Township (Bradford County) heat with oil?
34.9% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes in Tuscarora Township (Bradford County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Tuscarora Township (Bradford County) have electric heat?
17.3% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes in Tuscarora 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 Tuscarora township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:77936, 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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