How are homes heated in Oakland Township (Susquehanna County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Oakland Township (Susquehanna County), used by 48.3% (±15.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
1.5% heat with utility gas.
19.3% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 1.5% (±1.8 points)
- Electricity
- 19.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 48.3%
Heating fuel in Oakland Township (Susquehanna County)
| Fuel used most | Oakland Township (Susquehanna County) | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.5% (±1.8 points) | 4.7% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 48.3% (±15.6 points) | 34.4% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 19.3% (±10.9 points) | 17.3% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 9.3% (±5.9 points) | 25.3% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 19.7% (±10.7 points) | 14.0% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±11.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.1% (±1.5 points) | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.4 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 Oakland Township (Susquehanna County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Susquehanna County (34.4%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Oakland Township (Susquehanna County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Susquehanna County (17.3%).
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 Oakland Township (Susquehanna County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Township (Susquehanna County) | — | 19.3% (±10.9 points) | — |
| Oakland | 1.7 mi | 22.2% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Susquehanna Depot | 2.3 mi | 19.5% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lanesboro | 2.8 mi | 20.7% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Great Bend Township | 4.5 mi | 21.9% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harmony Township (Susquehanna County) | 5.0 mi | 4.0% (±3.1 points) | Lower |
| Great Bend | 5.9 mi | 45.4% (±9.1 points) | Higher |
| Hallstead | 6.0 mi | 36.8% (±9.8 points) | Higher |
| Town of Windsor | 6.9 mi | 16.5% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Harmony Township (Susquehanna County), PA (4.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Great Bend, PA (45.4%), Hallstead, PA (36.8%).
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
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Susquehanna Depot | 61.1% (±8.3 points) |
| 2 | Union Dale | 50.5% (±13.3 points) |
| 3 | Oakland Township (Susquehanna County) | 48.3% (±15.6 points) |
| 4 | New Milford | 45.5% (±11.7 points) |
| 5 | Thompson Township (Susquehanna County) | 45.3% (±12.1 points) |
| 6 | Liberty Township (Susquehanna County) | 44.8% (±9.3 points) |
| 7 | Gibson Township (Susquehanna County) | 44.7% (±7.6 points) |
| 8 | Lanesboro | 44.1% (±15.9 points) |
| 9 | Springville Township | 43.7% (±8.5 points) |
Showing 9 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 Oakland Township (Susquehanna County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Oakland Township (Susquehanna County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Oakland Township (Susquehanna County), used by 48.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Oakland Township (Susquehanna County) heat with oil?
48.3% (±15.6 points) of occupied homes in Oakland Township (Susquehanna County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Oakland Township (Susquehanna County) have electric heat?
19.3% (±10.9 points) of occupied homes in Oakland 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 Oakland township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:56016, in state:42 county:115).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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