How are homes heated in Jackson Township (Dauphin County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Dauphin County), used by 42.7% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.2% heat with utility gas.
22.8% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.2% (±1.1 points)
- Electricity
- 22.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 42.7%
Heating fuel in Jackson Township (Dauphin County)
| Fuel used most | Jackson Township (Dauphin County) | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.2% (±1.1 points) | 38.3% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 42.7% (±6.2 points) | 15.5% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.8% (±5.4 points) | 37.8% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 14.6% (±4.7 points) | 4.8% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 9.2% (±4.4 points) | 1.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 5.6% (±2.3 points) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.3% (±1.7 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% (±1.0 points) | 0.6% | 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 Jackson Township (Dauphin County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Dauphin County (15.5%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Jackson Township (Dauphin County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Dauphin County (37.8%).
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 Jackson Township (Dauphin County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township (Dauphin County) | — | 22.8% (±5.4 points) | — |
| Elizabethville | 2.6 mi | 31.9% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Dauphin County) | 3.1 mi | 49.0% (±8.2 points) | Higher |
| Jefferson Township (Dauphin County) | 3.9 mi | 31.6% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lykens | 4.9 mi | 36.2% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wiconisco Township | 5.4 mi | 20.3% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Dauphin County) | 5.5 mi | 43.2% (±6.7 points) | Higher |
| Berrysburg | 5.7 mi | 27.6% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mifflin Township (Dauphin County) | 6.3 mi | 13.0% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mifflin Township (Dauphin County), PA (13.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Washington Township (Dauphin County), PA (49.0%), Wayne Township (Dauphin County), PA (43.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Dauphin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Williamstown | 54.9% (±7.6 points) |
| 5 | Gratz | 52.6% (±23.5 points) |
| 6 | Elizabethville | 47.7% (±10.6 points) |
| 7 | Halifax Township | 45.9% (±8.6 points) |
| 8 | Reed Township | 43.6% (±12.4 points) |
| 9 | Millersburg | 43.0% (±8.9 points) |
| 10 | Jackson Township (Dauphin County) | 42.7% (±6.2 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Halifax | 42.1% (±12.2 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Lykens | 42.1% (±9.6 points) |
| 13 | Mifflin Township (Dauphin County) | 40.0% (±9.7 points) |
| 14 | Upper Paxton Township | 39.6% (±10.5 points) |
| 15 | Williams Township (Dauphin County) | 37.9% (±7.8 points) |
| 16 | Conewago Township (Dauphin County) | 33.2% (±7.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Dauphin 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 Jackson Township (Dauphin County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jackson Township (Dauphin County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Dauphin County), used by 42.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jackson Township (Dauphin County) heat with oil?
42.7% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Dauphin County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jackson Township (Dauphin County) have electric heat?
22.8% (±5.4 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Dauphin 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 Jackson township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:37368, in state:42 county:043).
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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