How are homes heated in Lake Township (Mercer County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lake Township (Mercer County), used by 30.0% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.8% heat with utility gas.
24.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 18.8% (±6.9 points)
- Electricity
- 30.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 24.2%
Heating fuel in Lake Township (Mercer County)
| Fuel used most | Lake Township (Mercer County) | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.8% (±6.9 points) | 62.9% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 24.2% (±9.4 points) | 8.8% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.0% (±7.1 points) | 18.0% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 6.3% (±3.7 points) | 3.7% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 17.5% (±9.1 points) | 4.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±12.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.3% (±2.1 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.1% (±2.2 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±12.6 points) | 0.5% | 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 Lake Township (Mercer County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Mercer County (8.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Lake Township (Mercer County), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Mercer County (18.0%).
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 Lake Township (Mercer County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Township (Mercer County) | — | 30.0% (±7.1 points) | — |
| Stoneboro | 1.4 mi | 21.7% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sandy Lake | 2.9 mi | 22.9% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Vernon Township | 3.8 mi | 13.5% (±6.5 points) | Lower |
| Sandy Lake Township | 4.1 mi | 28.7% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township (Mercer County) | 4.2 mi | 23.2% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Center | 4.8 mi | 15.6% (±8.1 points) | Lower |
| Perry Township (Mercer County) | 5.6 mi | 17.6% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
| New Lebanon | 6.1 mi | 17.7% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Vernon Township, PA (13.5%), Jackson Center, PA (15.6%), Perry Township (Mercer County), PA (17.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (tie) | Sandy Creek Township | 32.1% (±11.0 points) |
| 4 | Sandy Lake Township | 31.1% (±12.1 points) |
| 5 | Mill Creek Township (Mercer County) | 27.0% (±6.3 points) |
| 6 | Liberty Township (Mercer County) | 25.9% (±8.2 points) |
| 7 | Salem Township (Mercer County) | 24.8% (±7.1 points) |
| 8 | Wolf Creek Township | 24.6% (±8.6 points) |
| 9 | Lake Township (Mercer County) | 24.2% (±9.4 points) |
| 10 | Jefferson Township (Mercer County) | 22.8% (±5.9 points) |
| 11 | Lackawannock Township | 22.4% (±7.0 points) |
| 12 | Greene Township (Mercer County) | 21.6% (±8.0 points) |
| 13 | New Vernon Township | 21.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 14 | Otter Creek Township | 20.8% (±6.7 points) |
| 15 | Coolspring Township | 20.6% (±10.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Mercer 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 Lake Township (Mercer County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lake Township (Mercer County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lake Township (Mercer County), used by 30.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lake Township (Mercer County) heat with oil?
24.2% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes in Lake Township (Mercer County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lake Township (Mercer County) have electric heat?
30.0% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes in Lake Township (Mercer 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 Lake township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:40928, in state:42 county:085).
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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