How are homes heated in Lewis Township (Northumberland County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lewis Township (Northumberland County), used by 33.8% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
6.9% heat with utility gas.
23.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 6.9% (±3.1 points)
- Electricity
- 33.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 23.7%
Heating fuel in Lewis Township (Northumberland County)
| Fuel used most | Lewis Township (Northumberland County) | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.9% (±3.1 points) | 27.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 23.7% (±5.2 points) | 29.4% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 33.8% (±7.0 points) | 29.8% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 10.7% (±3.8 points) | 4.7% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 12.5% (±4.8 points) | 3.0% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 5.5% (±2.7 points) | 4.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 6.1% (±2.8 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.4 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 Lewis Township (Northumberland County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Northumberland County (29.4%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Lewis Township (Northumberland County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Northumberland County (29.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Lewis Township (Northumberland County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Township (Northumberland County) | — | 33.8% (±7.0 points) | — |
| Turbotville | 0.8 mi | 19.5% (±8.0 points) | Lower |
| Delaware Township (Northumberland County) | 3.6 mi | 30.8% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| McEwensville | 3.8 mi | 37.5% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Limestone Township (Montour County) | 3.9 mi | 38.6% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Anthony Township (Montour County) | 4.5 mi | 25.5% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dewart | 5.3 mi | 17.8% (±11.3 points) | Lower |
| Watsontown | 5.3 mi | 11.1% (±4.6 points) | Lower |
| Muncy Creek Township | 5.6 mi | 27.8% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Turbotville, PA (19.5%), Dewart, PA (17.8%), Watsontown, PA (11.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Northumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 22 (tie) | Shamokin | 33.2% (±6.7 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Ralpho Township | 33.2% (±9.1 points) |
| 24 | Mount Carmel | 31.6% (±7.6 points) |
| 25 | Rockefeller Township | 31.3% (±7.4 points) |
| 26 | Washington Township (Northumberland County) | 27.4% (±8.1 points) |
| 27 | Upper Augusta Township | 25.3% (±5.9 points) |
| 28 | Lewis Township (Northumberland County) | 23.7% (±5.2 points) |
| 29 | West Chillisquaque Township | 23.2% (±8.6 points) |
| 30 | Turbot Township | 22.2% (±6.1 points) |
| 31 | Point Township | 20.6% (±5.9 points) |
| 32 | Northumberland | 17.6% (±5.9 points) |
| 33 | Delaware Township (Northumberland County) | 15.5% (±7.8 points) |
| 34 | Watsontown | 11.9% (±6.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Northumberland 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 Lewis Township (Northumberland County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lewis Township (Northumberland County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lewis Township (Northumberland County), used by 33.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lewis Township (Northumberland County) heat with oil?
23.7% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes in Lewis Township (Northumberland County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lewis Township (Northumberland County) have electric heat?
33.8% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Lewis Township (Northumberland 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 Lewis township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:42952, in state:42 county:097).
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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