How are homes heated in Covington Township (Lackawanna County), PA?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Covington Township (Lackawanna County), used by 40.6% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.1% heat with utility gas.
21.9% heat with electricity.
29.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.1% (±1.3 points)
- Electricity
- 21.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 29.4%
Heating fuel in Covington Township (Lackawanna County)
| Fuel used most | Covington Township (Lackawanna County) | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 64.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 29.4% (±7.9 points) | 8.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 21.9% (±7.8 points) | 18.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 40.6% (±9.1 points) | 6.1% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.1% (±3.4 points) | 1.0% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 3.9% (±2.6 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.8 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 Covington Township (Lackawanna County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Lackawanna County (8.0%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Covington Township (Lackawanna County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (18.6%).
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 Covington Township (Lackawanna County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Township (Lackawanna County) | — | 21.9% (±7.8 points) | — |
| Moscow | 3.4 mi | 29.0% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Big Bass Lake | 3.5 mi | 46.3% (±14.2 points) | Higher |
| Clifton Township | 3.7 mi | 34.8% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Lackawanna County) | 3.8 mi | 14.8% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling Township | 5.3 mi | 26.2% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lehigh Township (Wayne County) | 6.1 mi | 26.4% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elmhurst Township | 6.1 mi | 27.4% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roaring Brook Township | 6.7 mi | 32.1% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Big Bass Lake, PA (46.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lackawanna County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Spring Brook Township | 33.7% (±8.4 points) |
| 6 | La Plume Township | 32.6% (±11.7 points) |
| 7 | Benton Township (Lackawanna County) | 32.3% (±10.4 points) |
| 8 | Madison Township (Lackawanna County) | 31.6% (±8.1 points) |
| 9 | Clifton Township | 31.5% (±10.8 points) |
| 10 | Ransom Township | 29.7% (±7.3 points) |
| 11 | Covington Township (Lackawanna County) | 29.4% (±7.9 points) |
| 12 | Greenfield Township (Lackawanna County) | 26.7% (±6.7 points) |
| 13 | Newton Township | 25.9% (±6.6 points) |
| 14 | Fell Township | 23.5% (±8.0 points) |
| 15 | Jefferson Township (Lackawanna County) | 23.3% (±9.0 points) |
| 16 | Roaring Brook Township | 19.9% (±9.0 points) |
| 17 (tie) | North Abington Township | 19.4% (±7.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Lackawanna 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 Covington Township (Lackawanna County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Covington Township (Lackawanna County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Covington Township (Lackawanna County), used by 40.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Covington Township (Lackawanna County) heat with oil?
29.4% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes in Covington Township (Lackawanna County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Covington Township (Lackawanna County) have electric heat?
21.9% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes in Covington Township (Lackawanna 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 Covington township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:16664, in state:42 county:069).
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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