How are homes heated in Windham Township (Wyoming County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Windham Township (Wyoming County), used by 32.8% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.9% heat with utility gas.
22.5% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 3.9% (±4.1 points)
- Electricity
- 22.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 32.8%
Heating fuel in Windham Township (Wyoming County)
| Fuel used most | Windham Township (Wyoming County) | Wyoming County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.9% (±4.1 points) | 3.7% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 32.8% (±9.6 points) | 35.2% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.5% (±7.1 points) | 23.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 26.7% (±7.6 points) | 21.1% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 14.1% (±6.1 points) | 10.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | 5.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | 0.1% | 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 Windham Township (Wyoming County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Wyoming County (35.2%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Windham Township (Wyoming County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Wyoming County (23.5%).
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 Windham Township (Wyoming County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Township (Wyoming County) | — | 22.5% (±7.1 points) | — |
| Braintrim Township | 2.2 mi | 22.7% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laceyville | 2.7 mi | 44.5% (±15.2 points) | Higher |
| Wilmot Township | 4.9 mi | 15.1% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mehoopany Township | 5.6 mi | 27.8% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meshoppen Township | 5.7 mi | 30.4% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tuscarora Township (Bradford County) | 6.1 mi | 17.3% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meshoppen | 6.4 mi | 11.4% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
| Wyalusing | 6.6 mi | 27.4% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Meshoppen, PA (11.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Laceyville, PA (44.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Wyoming County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Laceyville | 37.0% (±13.5 points) |
| 9 | Eaton Township | 36.7% (±8.9 points) |
| 10 | Braintrim Township | 36.5% (±11.2 points) |
| 11 | Forkston Township | 35.7% (±14.3 points) |
| 12 | Northmoreland Township | 34.0% (±7.8 points) |
| 13 | Falls Township (Wyoming County) | 33.0% (±7.2 points) |
| 14 | Windham Township (Wyoming County) | 32.8% (±9.6 points) |
| 15 | Nicholson Township (Wyoming County) | 32.0% (±8.6 points) |
| 16 | Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County) | 31.9% (±7.4 points) |
| 17 | Clinton Township (Wyoming County) | 31.6% (±7.1 points) |
| 18 | North Branch Township | 30.5% (±14.6 points) |
| 19 | Mehoopany Township | 28.7% (±8.2 points) |
| 20 | Meshoppen Township | 27.2% (±7.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Wyoming 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 Windham Township (Wyoming County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Windham Township (Wyoming County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Windham Township (Wyoming County), used by 32.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Windham Township (Wyoming County) heat with oil?
32.8% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes in Windham Township (Wyoming County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Windham Township (Wyoming County) have electric heat?
22.5% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes in Windham Township (Wyoming 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 Windham township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:85680, in state:42 county:131).
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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