How are homes heated in Woodward Township (Lycoming County), PA?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Woodward Township (Lycoming County), used by 53.0% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.3% heat with utility gas.

21.2% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
0.3% (±0.6 points)
Electricity
21.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene
53.0%

Heating fuel in Woodward Township (Lycoming County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostWoodward Township (Lycoming County)Lycoming CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Utility gas0.3% (±0.6 points)35.1%51.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.53.0% (±9.2 points)21.5%14.0%3.9%
Electricity21.2% (±6.9 points)27.1%25.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)13.3% (±5.7 points)6.0%5.1%4.9%
Wood6.4% (±3.6 points)6.7%2.1%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±4.1 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke3.2% (±2.6 points)2.3%0.8%0.1%
Other fuel0.3% (±0.4 points)1.0%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used2.4% (±3.2 points)0.4%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 Woodward Township (Lycoming County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Lycoming County (21.5%).

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

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

In Woodward Township (Lycoming County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lycoming County (27.1%).

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 Woodward Township (Lycoming County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Woodward Township (Lycoming County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Woodward Township (Lycoming County)—21.2% (±6.9 points)—
Susquehanna Township (Lycoming County)2.6 mi29.4% (±6.9 points)Not measurably different
Piatt Township3.0 mi12.1% (±5.8 points)Lower
Anthony Township (Lycoming County)3.5 mi19.5% (±6.7 points)Not measurably different
Old Lycoming Township4.1 mi27.5% (±9.4 points)Not measurably different
Bastress Township4.3 mi15.4% (±6.8 points)Not measurably different
Salladasburg4.9 mi5.8% (±7.9 points)Lower
Nippenose Township5.0 mi17.5% (±7.4 points)Not measurably different
Lycoming Township5.5 mi28.4% (±8.1 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Piatt Township, PA (12.1%), Salladasburg, PA (5.8%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1McIntyre Township66.0% (±11.2 points)
2Woodward Township (Lycoming County)53.0% (±9.2 points)
3Shrewsbury Township (Lycoming County)48.4% (±12.5 points)
4Mifflin Township (Lycoming County)44.8% (±11.2 points)
5Salladasburg44.7% (±15.7 points)
6Upper Fairfield Township44.6% (±7.1 points)
7Anthony Township (Lycoming County)44.1% (±10.7 points)
8Susquehanna Township (Lycoming County)44.0% (±8.0 points)

Showing 8 of 52 places in Lycoming 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 Woodward Township (Lycoming County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Woodward Township (Lycoming County)?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Woodward Township (Lycoming County), used by 53.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Woodward Township (Lycoming County) heat with oil?

53.0% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes in Woodward Township (Lycoming County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Woodward Township (Lycoming County) have electric heat?

21.2% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes in Woodward Township (Lycoming 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 Woodward township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:86456, in state:42 county:081).

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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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