How are homes heated in Upper Hanover Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Upper Hanover Township, PA, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Upper Hanover Township, used by 36.1% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

11.6% heat with utility gas.

21.5% heat with electricity.

24.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 11.6% (±5.1 points)
Electricity: 21.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 24.5%

Heating fuel in Upper Hanover Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Upper Hanover Township	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	11.6% (±5.1 points)	51.8%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	24.5% (±6.5 points)	14.5%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	21.5% (±5.6 points)	27.4%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	36.1% (±8.0 points)	4.2%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	5.8% (±3.5 points)	0.6%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.0 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.0 points)	0.1%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.5% (±0.9 points)	0.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.0 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 Hanover 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 Hanover Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Montgomery County (27.4%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (25.3%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Upper Hanover Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Upper Hanover Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Upper Hanover Township	—	21.5% (±5.6 points)	—
Pennsburg	0.8 mi	38.1% (±9.6 points)	Higher
East Greenville	1.2 mi	47.1% (±9.4 points)	Higher
Red Hill	1.6 mi	44.9% (±6.6 points)	Higher
Marlborough Township	3.7 mi	36.1% (±8.5 points)	Higher
Green Lane	4.1 mi	37.8% (±15.0 points)	Higher
Bally	4.1 mi	33.8% (±8.6 points)	Higher
Hereford	4.8 mi	9.8% (±8.8 points)	Lower
Spinnerstown	5.0 mi	33.4% (±10.2 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hereford, PA (9.8%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pennsburg, PA (38.1%), East Greenville, PA (47.1%), Red Hill, PA (44.9%).

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
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)
15	Franconia Township	27.5% (±6.4 points)
16	North Wales	25.6% (±9.2 points)
17	Lower Pottsgrove Township	24.7% (±5.1 points)
18	Upper Hanover Township	24.5% (±6.5 points)
19	Bryn Athyn	22.8% (±7.3 points)
20	New Hanover Township	22.1% (±4.7 points)
21	Lower Providence Township	21.9% (±3.0 points)
22	Schwenksville	21.6% (±6.4 points)
23	Worcester Township	21.4% (±4.7 points)
24	Hatfield Township	21.2% (±2.5 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 Hanover Township

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Upper Hanover Township, used by 36.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Upper Hanover Township heat with oil?

24.5% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Upper Hanover Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Upper Hanover Township have electric heat?

21.5% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes in Upper Hanover Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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