How are homes heated in Lehigh Township (Wayne County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Lehigh Township (Wayne County), used by 33.7% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.3% heat with utility gas.
26.4% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 3.3% (±3.0 points)
- Electricity
- 26.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 33.7%
Heating fuel in Lehigh Township (Wayne County)
| Fuel used most | Lehigh Township (Wayne County) | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.3% (±3.0 points) | 9.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 33.7% (±8.5 points) | 31.6% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 26.4% (±8.4 points) | 26.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 24.3% (±7.4 points) | 18.4% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 8.3% (±5.1 points) | 10.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.4% (±2.2 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.9 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 Lehigh Township (Wayne County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Wayne County (31.6%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Lehigh Township (Wayne County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Wayne County (26.6%).
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 Lehigh Township (Wayne County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Township (Wayne County) | — | 26.4% (±8.4 points) | — |
| Big Bass Lake | 4.0 mi | 46.3% (±14.2 points) | Higher |
| Dreher Township | 4.2 mi | 23.2% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coolbaugh Township | 4.8 mi | 55.4% (±5.5 points) | Higher |
| Sterling Township | 5.7 mi | 26.2% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Covington Township (Lackawanna County) | 6.1 mi | 21.9% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clifton Township | 6.7 mi | 34.8% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Lackawanna County) | 7.8 mi | 14.8% (±4.5 points) | Lower |
| Mount Pocono | 8.9 mi | 70.4% (±9.5 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Madison Township (Lackawanna County), PA (14.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Big Bass Lake, PA (46.3%), Coolbaugh Township, PA (55.4%), Mount Pocono, PA (70.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Dyberry Township | 39.8% (±8.0 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Dreher Township | 35.8% (±9.6 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Mount Pleasant Township (Wayne County) | 35.8% (±6.2 points) |
| 12 | Lake Township (Wayne County) | 35.0% (±9.7 points) |
| 13 | Cherry Ridge Township | 34.4% (±10.6 points) |
| 14 | Lebanon Township | 34.0% (±10.6 points) |
| 15 | Lehigh Township (Wayne County) | 33.7% (±8.5 points) |
| 16 | Manchester Township (Wayne County) | 33.6% (±8.2 points) |
| 17 | Texas Township | 32.9% (±12.3 points) |
| 18 | Oregon Township | 32.4% (±9.5 points) |
| 19 | Sterling Township | 31.8% (±7.4 points) |
| 20 | Damascus Township | 31.0% (±9.2 points) |
| 21 | Palmyra Township (Wayne County) | 30.9% (±8.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Wayne 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 Lehigh Township (Wayne County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lehigh Township (Wayne County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Lehigh Township (Wayne County), used by 33.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lehigh Township (Wayne County) heat with oil?
33.7% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes in Lehigh Township (Wayne County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lehigh Township (Wayne County) have electric heat?
26.4% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes in Lehigh Township (Wayne 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 Lehigh township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:42432, in state:42 county:127).
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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