How are homes heated in Jackson Township (Luzerne County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Luzerne County), used by 49.1% (±8.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.8% heat with electricity.
15.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 49.1% (±8.8 points)
- Electricity
- 23.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 15.9%
Heating fuel in Jackson Township (Luzerne County)
| Fuel used most | Jackson Township (Luzerne County) | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.1% (±8.8 points) | 50.3% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 15.9% (±6.3 points) | 15.8% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 23.8% (±7.4 points) | 24.0% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 5.6% (±3.6 points) | 5.4% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 3.5% (±3.3 points) | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% (±0.9 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 Jackson Township (Luzerne County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Luzerne County (15.8%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Jackson 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 Jackson Township (Luzerne County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township (Luzerne County) | — | 23.8% (±7.4 points) | — |
| Larksville | 2.8 mi | 25.9% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth | 3.1 mi | 27.6% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lehman Township (Luzerne County) | 3.3 mi | 26.6% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shavertown | 3.4 mi | 14.9% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trucksville | 3.5 mi | 29.6% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Courtdale | 3.5 mi | 21.0% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dallas | 3.6 mi | 28.9% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edwardsville | 3.9 mi | 28.1% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Jenkins Township | 21.6% (±7.0 points) |
| 40 | Nuangola | 21.1% (±6.6 points) |
| 41 | Rice Township | 17.8% (±6.5 points) |
| 42 | Kingston Township | 17.6% (±8.4 points) |
| 43 | Lehman Township (Luzerne County) | 16.8% (±7.1 points) |
| 44 | West Hazleton | 16.5% (±8.3 points) |
| 45 | Jackson Township (Luzerne County) | 15.9% (±6.3 points) |
| 46 | Hughestown | 14.8% (±4.6 points) |
| 47 | Hazleton | 14.7% (±3.1 points) |
| 48 (tie) | Avoca | 14.4% (±6.2 points) |
| 48 (tie) | Duryea | 14.4% (±6.4 points) |
| 48 (tie) | Harveys Lake | 14.4% (±7.4 points) |
| 51 | Exeter | 13.4% (±6.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 76 places in Luzerne County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Jackson Township (Luzerne County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Chase.
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 (Luzerne County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jackson Township (Luzerne County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Luzerne County), used by 49.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jackson Township (Luzerne County) heat with oil?
15.9% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Luzerne County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jackson Township (Luzerne County) have electric heat?
23.8% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Jackson 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 Jackson township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:37400, in state:42 county:079).
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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