How are homes heated in Gibson Township (Susquehanna County), PA?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Gibson Township (Susquehanna County), used by 44.7% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.5% heat with utility gas.

18.8% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
0.5% (±0.8 points)
Electricity
18.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene
44.7%

Heating fuel in Gibson Township (Susquehanna County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostGibson Township (Susquehanna County)Susquehanna CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Utility gas0.5% (±0.8 points)4.7%51.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.44.7% (±7.6 points)34.4%14.0%3.9%
Electricity18.8% (±6.7 points)17.3%25.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)16.3% (±4.8 points)25.3%5.1%4.9%
Wood14.9% (±5.8 points)14.0%2.1%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±7.2 points)0.2%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke3.4% (±2.9 points)2.1%0.8%0.1%
Other fuel0.2% (±0.4 points)1.7%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used1.1% (±1.1 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 Gibson Township (Susquehanna County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Susquehanna County (34.4%).

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

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

In Gibson Township (Susquehanna County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Susquehanna County (17.3%).

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 Gibson Township (Susquehanna County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Gibson Township (Susquehanna County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Gibson Township (Susquehanna County)—18.8% (±6.7 points)—
Herrick Township (Susquehanna County)5.2 mi18.8% (±6.0 points)Not measurably different
Ararat Township5.7 mi5.8% (±3.5 points)Lower
Harford Township5.8 mi14.9% (±6.0 points)Not measurably different
Jackson Township (Susquehanna County)6.7 mi15.9% (±6.4 points)Not measurably different
Lenox Township6.8 mi17.8% (±7.5 points)Not measurably different
New Milford Township7.2 mi15.2% (±4.8 points)Not measurably different
Clifford Township7.2 mi21.0% (±7.9 points)Not measurably different
Union Dale7.7 mi10.3% (±6.4 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ararat Township, 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 Susquehanna County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Susquehanna Depot61.1% (±8.3 points)
2Union Dale50.5% (±13.3 points)
3Oakland Township (Susquehanna County)48.3% (±15.6 points)
4New Milford45.5% (±11.7 points)
5Thompson Township (Susquehanna County)45.3% (±12.1 points)
6Liberty Township (Susquehanna County)44.8% (±9.3 points)
7Gibson Township (Susquehanna County)44.7% (±7.6 points)
8Lanesboro44.1% (±15.9 points)
9Springville Township43.7% (±8.5 points)
10Oakland43.4% (±10.7 points)
11Hop Bottom42.6% (±12.7 points)
12Thompson42.1% (±15.5 points)
13Forest City39.6% (±7.6 points)

Showing 13 of 40 places in Susquehanna 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 Gibson Township (Susquehanna County)

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

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Gibson Township (Susquehanna County), used by 44.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Gibson Township (Susquehanna County) heat with oil?

44.7% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Gibson Township (Susquehanna County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Gibson Township (Susquehanna County) have electric heat?

18.8% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes in Gibson Township (Susquehanna 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 Gibson township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:29024, in state:42 county:115).

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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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