How are homes heated in Scott Township (Lackawanna County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Scott Township (Lackawanna County), used by 29.9% (±10.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.0% heat with electricity.
19.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 29.9% (±10.7 points)
- Electricity
- 16.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 19.4%
Heating fuel in Scott Township (Lackawanna County)
| Fuel used most | Scott Township (Lackawanna County) | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.9% (±10.7 points) | 64.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 19.4% (±6.3 points) | 8.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 16.0% (±5.3 points) | 18.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 26.5% (±7.5 points) | 6.1% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.8% (±2.3 points) | 1.0% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 2.7% (±2.5 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.6% (±2.5 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.7 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 Scott Township (Lackawanna County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Lackawanna County (8.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Scott Township (Lackawanna County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (18.6%).
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 Scott Township (Lackawanna County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Township (Lackawanna County) | — | 16.0% (±5.3 points) | — |
| North Abington Township | 3.3 mi | 21.6% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waverly Township | 3.9 mi | 20.9% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blakely | 4.0 mi | 4.8% (±3.1 points) | Lower |
| Jermyn | 4.3 mi | 11.3% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chinchilla | 4.4 mi | 23.4% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarks Green | 4.5 mi | 11.4% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Archbald | 4.6 mi | 18.1% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Abington Township | 4.8 mi | 24.1% (±5.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Blakely, PA (4.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Abington Township, PA (24.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lackawanna County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Greenfield Township (Lackawanna County) | 26.7% (±6.7 points) |
| 13 | Newton Township | 25.9% (±6.6 points) |
| 14 | Fell Township | 23.5% (±8.0 points) |
| 15 | Jefferson Township (Lackawanna County) | 23.3% (±9.0 points) |
| 16 | Roaring Brook Township | 19.9% (±9.0 points) |
| 17 (tie) | North Abington Township | 19.4% (±7.3 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Scott Township (Lackawanna County) | 19.4% (±6.3 points) |
| 19 | Thornhurst Township | 19.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 20 | Glenburn Township | 15.7% (±7.2 points) |
| 21 | Dalton | 12.1% (±4.5 points) |
| 22 | Olyphant | 10.5% (±6.4 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Blakely | 8.8% (±4.7 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Carbondale Township | 8.8% (±4.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Lackawanna 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 Scott Township (Lackawanna County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Scott Township (Lackawanna County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Scott Township (Lackawanna County), used by 29.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Scott Township (Lackawanna County) heat with oil?
19.4% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Scott Township (Lackawanna County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Scott Township (Lackawanna County) have electric heat?
16.0% (±5.3 points) of occupied homes in Scott Township (Lackawanna 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 Scott township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:68400, in state:42 county:069).
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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