How are homes heated in Jackson Township (York County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (York County), used by 33.6% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.4% heat with electricity.
17.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 33.6% (±6.5 points)
- Electricity
- 29.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 17.6%
Heating fuel in Jackson Township (York County)
| Fuel used most | Jackson Township (York County) | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.6% (±6.5 points) | 51.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 17.6% (±4.2 points) | 12.6% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 29.4% (±5.8 points) | 23.9% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 10.9% (±3.2 points) | 7.6% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 6.0% (±2.0 points) | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.1% (±1.1 points) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.7% | 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 (York County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in York County (12.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Jackson Township (York County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from York County (23.9%).
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 (York County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township (York County) | — | 29.4% (±5.8 points) | — |
| Spring Grove | 2.0 mi | 29.6% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paradise Township (York County) | 3.8 mi | 22.1% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Codorus Township | 4.0 mi | 29.5% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Salem | 4.4 mi | 20.7% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Manchester Township | 5.0 mi | 22.8% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weigelstown | 5.7 mi | 32.3% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Berlin | 5.9 mi | 21.6% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
| Heidelberg Township (York County) | 6.0 mi | 38.2% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Berlin, PA (21.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Newberry Township | 21.9% (±4.2 points) |
| 28 | Dillsburg | 20.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 29 | Franklin Township (York County) | 20.1% (±8.2 points) |
| 30 | North Codorus Township | 19.9% (±4.4 points) |
| 31 | Yorkana | 18.7% (±11.9 points) |
| 32 | Carroll Township (York County) | 18.4% (±5.7 points) |
| 33 | Jackson Township (York County) | 17.6% (±4.2 points) |
| 34 | Goldsboro | 16.4% (±6.4 points) |
| 35 | Dover Township | 15.1% (±3.3 points) |
| 36 | Peach Bottom Township | 15.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 37 | Windsor Township (York County) | 14.8% (±4.0 points) |
| 38 | Franklintown | 14.1% (±9.3 points) |
| 39 | Hallam | 13.6% (±9.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in York 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 (York County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jackson Township (York County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (York County), used by 33.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jackson Township (York County) heat with oil?
17.6% (±4.2 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (York County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jackson Township (York County) have electric heat?
29.4% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (York 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, York County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:37488, in state:42 county:133).
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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