How are homes heated in Upper Frederick Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Upper Frederick Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Upper Frederick Township, used by 45.0% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.2% heat with utility gas.

31.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 3.2% (±2.5 points)
Electricity: 45.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 31.5%

Heating fuel in Upper Frederick Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Upper Frederick Township	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	3.2% (±2.5 points)	51.8%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	31.5% (±7.3 points)	14.5%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	45.0% (±7.4 points)	27.4%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	8.9% (±4.7 points)	4.2%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	1.9% (±1.9 points)	0.6%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.1 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	4.2% (±6.2 points)	0.1%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.7% (±1.2 points)	0.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	4.7% (±3.6 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 Upper Frederick Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Montgomery County (14.5%).

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

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

In Upper Frederick Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Montgomery County (27.4%).

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 Upper Frederick Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Upper Frederick Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Upper Frederick Township	—	45.0% (±7.4 points)	—
Lower Frederick Township	2.2 mi	52.3% (±7.1 points)	Not measurably different
Green Lane	2.6 mi	37.8% (±15.0 points)	Not measurably different
Woxall	2.9 mi	8.2% (±8.8 points)	Lower
New Hanover Township	3.0 mi	24.9% (±4.3 points)	Lower
Spring Mount	3.2 mi	79.8% (±9.3 points)	Higher
Upper Salford Township	3.4 mi	13.8% (±5.7 points)	Lower
Schwenksville	4.3 mi	41.1% (±7.8 points)	Not measurably different
Marlborough Township	4.6 mi	36.1% (±8.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Woxall, PA (8.2%), New Hanover Township, PA (24.9%), Upper Salford Township, PA (13.8%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Spring Mount, PA (79.8%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
2	West Pottsgrove Township	46.1% (±7.3 points)
3	Green Lane	45.1% (±12.3 points)
4	Marlborough Township	42.1% (±8.2 points)
5	Souderton	37.3% (±5.2 points)
6	Pottstown	36.1% (±3.5 points)
7	Salford Township	34.5% (±5.8 points)
8	Upper Frederick Township	31.5% (±7.3 points)
9	Telford	30.8% (±7.1 points)
10	Royersford	29.1% (±7.0 points)
11	East Greenville	29.0% (±7.4 points)
12 (tie)	Hatfield	28.7% (±7.5 points)
12 (tie)	Pennsburg	28.7% (±10.0 points)
14	Douglass Township (Montgomery County)	28.4% (±4.4 points)

Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery 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 Upper Frederick Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Upper Frederick Township?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Upper Frederick Township, used by 45.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Upper Frederick Township heat with oil?

31.5% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Upper Frederick Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Upper Frederick Township have electric heat?

45.0% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Upper Frederick Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Frederick township, Montgomery 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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