How are homes heated in York Springs, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in York Springs, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in York Springs, used by 49.1% (±13.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

21.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.0% (±13.2 points)
Electricity: 49.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 21.3%

Heating fuel in York Springs

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	York Springs	Adams County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	0.0% (±13.2 points)	31.7%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	21.3% (±11.8 points)	13.9%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	49.1% (±13.2 points)	32.3%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	21.7% (±12.1 points)	13.8%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	6.5% (±8.1 points)	4.8%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±13.2 points)	0.3%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±13.2 points)	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±13.2 points)	1.7%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.3% (±1.9 points)	0.8%	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 York Springs, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Adams County (13.9%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).

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

In York Springs, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Adams County (32.3%).

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 York Springs

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with York Springs
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
York Springs	—	49.1% (±13.2 points)	—
Latimore Township	1.3 mi	28.9% (±7.9 points)	Lower
Huntington Township (Adams County)	1.4 mi	29.6% (±10.7 points)	Lower
Lake Meade	4.5 mi	65.0% (±9.8 points)	Not measurably different
Tyrone Township (Adams County)	4.5 mi	30.8% (±9.4 points)	Lower
Franklin Township (York County)	4.9 mi	53.0% (±10.8 points)	Not measurably different
Reading Township	5.7 mi	39.0% (±7.6 points)	Not measurably different
Franklintown	6.5 mi	72.6% (±10.5 points)	Higher
Hampton	6.8 mi	35.7% (±13.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Latimore Township, PA (28.9%), Huntington Township (Adams County), PA (29.6%), Tyrone Township (Adams County), PA (30.8%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Franklintown, PA (72.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
3	Franklin Township (Adams County)	28.9% (±9.8 points)
4	Huntington Township (Adams County)	28.1% (±7.6 points)
5	Highland Township (Adams County)	25.6% (±6.3 points)
6	Germany Township	23.1% (±6.5 points)
7	Straban Township	22.9% (±7.7 points)
8	Union Township (Adams County)	22.3% (±6.8 points)
9	York Springs	21.3% (±11.8 points)
10	Mount Joy Township (Adams County)	20.2% (±6.2 points)
11	Butler Township (Adams County)	19.5% (±5.0 points)
12	Tyrone Township (Adams County)	19.0% (±6.3 points)
13	Menallen Township (Adams County)	18.4% (±7.0 points)
14	Berwick Township	17.9% (±7.3 points)
15	Hamilton Township (Adams County)	17.5% (±5.0 points)

Showing 13 of 34 places in Adams 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 York Springs

What is the most common way to heat a home in York Springs?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in York Springs, used by 49.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in York Springs heat with oil?

21.3% (±11.8 points) of occupied homes in York Springs use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in York Springs have electric heat?

49.1% (±13.2 points) of occupied homes in York Springs heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — York Springs borough, 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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