How are homes heated in Liberty Township (Susquehanna County), PA?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Liberty Township (Susquehanna County), used by 44.8% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.5% heat with utility gas.

14.7% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
2.5% (±2.6 points)
Electricity
14.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene
44.8%

Heating fuel in Liberty Township (Susquehanna County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostLiberty Township (Susquehanna County)Susquehanna CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Utility gas2.5% (±2.6 points)4.7%51.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.44.8% (±9.3 points)34.4%14.0%3.9%
Electricity14.7% (±5.8 points)17.3%25.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)24.4% (±8.2 points)25.3%5.1%4.9%
Wood8.0% (±3.7 points)14.0%2.1%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±7.8 points)0.2%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke1.5% (±1.8 points)2.1%0.8%0.1%
Other fuel3.5% (±2.3 points)1.7%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.7% (±1.0 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 Liberty Township (Susquehanna County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Susquehanna County (34.4%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Liberty Township (Susquehanna County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Susquehanna County (17.3%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Liberty Township (Susquehanna County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Liberty Township (Susquehanna County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Liberty Township (Susquehanna County)—14.7% (±5.8 points)—
Franklin Township (Susquehanna County)4.7 mi10.8% (±4.4 points)Not measurably different
Silver Lake Township4.9 mi12.4% (±4.2 points)Not measurably different
Hallstead5.1 mi36.8% (±9.8 points)Higher
Great Bend5.3 mi45.4% (±9.1 points)Higher
Town of Conklin5.4 mi15.6% (±7.2 points)Not measurably different
Town of Binghamton5.8 mi15.3% (±4.8 points)Not measurably different
Great Bend Township7.4 mi21.9% (±5.6 points)Not measurably different
New Milford8.6 mi27.8% (±8.8 points)Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hallstead, PA (36.8%), Great Bend, PA (45.4%), New Milford, PA (27.8%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Susquehanna County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Susquehanna Depot61.1% (±8.3 points)
2Union Dale50.5% (±13.3 points)
3Oakland Township (Susquehanna County)48.3% (±15.6 points)
4New Milford45.5% (±11.7 points)
5Thompson Township (Susquehanna County)45.3% (±12.1 points)
6Liberty Township (Susquehanna County)44.8% (±9.3 points)
7Gibson Township (Susquehanna County)44.7% (±7.6 points)
8Lanesboro44.1% (±15.9 points)
9Springville Township43.7% (±8.5 points)
10Oakland43.4% (±10.7 points)
11Hop Bottom42.6% (±12.7 points)
12Thompson42.1% (±15.5 points)

Showing 12 of 40 places in Susquehanna 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 Liberty Township (Susquehanna County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Liberty Township (Susquehanna County)?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Liberty Township (Susquehanna County), used by 44.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Liberty Township (Susquehanna County) heat with oil?

44.8% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes in Liberty Township (Susquehanna County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Liberty Township (Susquehanna County) have electric heat?

14.7% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Liberty Township (Susquehanna 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 Liberty township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:43120, in state:42 county:115).

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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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Figures last updated on .

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