How are homes heated in Bethel Township (Lebanon County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Bethel Township (Lebanon County), used by 39.5% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.6% heat with utility gas.
29.7% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 4.6% (±2.7 points)
- Electricity
- 29.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 39.5%
Heating fuel in Bethel Township (Lebanon County)
| Fuel used most | Bethel Township (Lebanon County) | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.6% (±2.7 points) | 32.7% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 39.5% (±6.8 points) | 30.7% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 29.7% (±7.0 points) | 24.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 14.6% (±5.8 points) | 6.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 6.8% (±6.2 points) | 2.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 2.2% (±2.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% (±1.9 points) | 1.1% | 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 Bethel Township (Lebanon County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Lebanon County (30.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Bethel Township (Lebanon County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lebanon County (24.6%).
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 Bethel Township (Lebanon County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Township (Lebanon County) | — | 29.7% (±7.0 points) | — |
| Swatara Township (Lebanon County) | 2.9 mi | 28.9% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jonestown | 3.9 mi | 58.2% (±8.6 points) | Higher |
| North Lebanon Township | 5.5 mi | 15.1% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
| Bethel Township (Berks County) | 5.8 mi | 14.8% (±7.2 points) | Lower |
| Sand Hill | 5.9 mi | 6.8% (±6.0 points) | Lower |
| Union Township (Lebanon County) | 6.7 mi | 37.1% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Lebanon County) | 6.7 mi | 21.1% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Grove Township (Schuylkill County) | 6.7 mi | 21.6% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Lebanon Township, PA (15.1%), Bethel Township (Berks County), PA (14.8%), Sand Hill, PA (6.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jonestown, PA (58.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lebanon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Richland | 53.2% (±10.4 points) |
| 5 | Mount Gretna | 50.0% (±19.1 points) |
| 6 | West Cornwall Township | 47.7% (±8.7 points) |
| 7 | South Annville Township | 45.8% (±8.1 points) |
| 8 | Heidelberg Township (Lebanon County) | 44.2% (±10.1 points) |
| 9 | Swatara Township (Lebanon County) | 42.7% (±8.9 points) |
| 10 | Bethel Township (Lebanon County) | 39.5% (±6.8 points) |
| 11 | Cleona | 37.9% (±8.1 points) |
| 12 | Union Township (Lebanon County) | 37.4% (±7.5 points) |
| 13 | Myerstown | 36.3% (±8.7 points) |
| 14 | North Lebanon Township | 35.3% (±5.4 points) |
| 15 | Jonestown | 32.3% (±8.2 points) |
| 16 | Cornwall | 28.6% (±8.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Lebanon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Bethel Township (Lebanon County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Fredericksburg.
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 Bethel Township (Lebanon County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Bethel Township (Lebanon County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Bethel Township (Lebanon County), used by 39.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Bethel Township (Lebanon County) heat with oil?
39.5% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes in Bethel Township (Lebanon County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Bethel Township (Lebanon County) have electric heat?
29.7% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Bethel Township (Lebanon 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 Bethel township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:06040, in state:42 county:075).
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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