How are homes heated in Franklin Township (Luzerne County), PA?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Luzerne County), used by 38.1% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.4% heat with utility gas.

25.2% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
0.4% (±0.7 points)
Electricity
25.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene
38.1%

Heating fuel in Franklin Township (Luzerne County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostFranklin Township (Luzerne County)Luzerne CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Utility gas0.4% (±0.7 points)50.3%51.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.38.1% (±7.7 points)15.8%14.0%3.9%
Electricity25.2% (±6.5 points)24.0%25.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)25.3% (±7.7 points)5.4%5.1%4.9%
Wood2.8% (±2.1 points)1.1%2.1%1.4%
Solar energy0.4% (±0.5 points)0.1%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke5.4% (±2.8 points)2.3%0.8%0.1%
Other fuel1.8% (±2.3 points)0.6%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.4% (±0.7 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 Franklin Township (Luzerne County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Luzerne County (15.8%).

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

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

In Franklin Township (Luzerne County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Luzerne County (24.0%).

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 Franklin Township (Luzerne County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Franklin Township (Luzerne County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Franklin Township (Luzerne County)—25.2% (±6.5 points)—
Upper Exeter2.7 mi28.8% (±16.1 points)Not measurably different
Exeter Township (Luzerne County)3.1 mi25.5% (±8.4 points)Not measurably different
Exeter Township (Wyoming County)3.9 mi26.9% (±8.8 points)Not measurably different
Northmoreland Township3.9 mi15.9% (±5.5 points)Lower
Dallas Township4.0 mi23.3% (±5.4 points)Not measurably different
Kingston Township4.1 mi16.8% (±5.3 points)Lower
West Wyoming4.9 mi13.8% (±4.8 points)Lower
Shavertown5.1 mi14.9% (±9.1 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Northmoreland Township, PA (15.9%), Kingston Township, PA (16.8%), West Wyoming, PA (13.8%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
9Bear Creek Village42.5% (±23.6 points)
10Lake Township (Luzerne County)41.8% (±9.4 points)
11Pittston Township40.6% (±8.3 points)
12 (tie)Dupont40.4% (±8.9 points)
12 (tie)Huntington Township (Luzerne County)40.4% (±11.4 points)
14Shickshinny39.9% (±10.6 points)
15Franklin Township (Luzerne County)38.1% (±7.7 points)
16Hazle Township37.8% (±7.1 points)
17Newport Township36.6% (±9.1 points)
18Slocum Township35.6% (±8.4 points)
19Hollenback Township35.4% (±8.5 points)
20Warrior Run34.1% (±11.8 points)
21White Haven33.7% (±8.8 points)

Showing 13 of 76 places in Luzerne 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 Franklin Township (Luzerne County)

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

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Luzerne County), used by 38.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Franklin Township (Luzerne County) heat with oil?

38.1% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Luzerne County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Franklin Township (Luzerne County) have electric heat?

25.2% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Luzerne 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 Franklin township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:27424, in state:42 county:079).

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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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