How are homes heated in Greenfield Township (Lackawanna County), PA?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Greenfield Township (Lackawanna County), used by 38.1% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.6% heat with utility gas.
14.2% heat with electricity.
26.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.6% (±2.2 points)
- Electricity
- 14.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 26.7%
Heating fuel in Greenfield Township (Lackawanna County)
| Fuel used most | Greenfield Township (Lackawanna County) | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.6% (±2.2 points) | 64.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 26.7% (±6.7 points) | 8.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 14.2% (±6.5 points) | 18.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 38.1% (±9.3 points) | 6.1% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.1% (±5.9 points) | 1.0% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 13.3% (±11.0 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.3 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 Greenfield 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 Greenfield Township (Lackawanna County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (18.6%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Greenfield Township (Lackawanna County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Township (Lackawanna County) | — | 14.2% (±6.5 points) | — |
| Clifford Township | 4.7 mi | 21.0% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fell Township | 4.7 mi | 23.8% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scott Township (Lackawanna County) | 5.3 mi | 16.0% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carbondale | 5.5 mi | 22.6% (±4.6 points) | Higher |
| Benton Township (Lackawanna County) | 5.5 mi | 28.8% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Simpson | 6.1 mi | 22.0% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mayfield | 6.1 mi | 12.7% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carbondale Township | 6.1 mi | 18.2% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Carbondale, PA (22.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 17 (tie) | Scott Township (Lackawanna County) | 19.4% (±6.3 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 Greenfield Township (Lackawanna County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Greenfield Township (Lackawanna County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Greenfield Township (Lackawanna County), used by 38.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Greenfield Township (Lackawanna County) heat with oil?
26.7% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes in Greenfield Township (Lackawanna County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Greenfield Township (Lackawanna County) have electric heat?
14.2% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Greenfield 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 Greenfield township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:31016, in state:42 county:069).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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