How are homes heated in South Annville Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in South Annville Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in South Annville Township, used by 45.8% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

16.8% heat with utility gas.

20.8% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 16.8% (±7.9 points)
Electricity: 20.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 45.8%

Heating fuel in South Annville Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	South Annville Township	Lebanon County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	16.8% (±7.9 points)	32.7%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	45.8% (±8.1 points)	30.7%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	20.8% (±6.8 points)	24.6%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	15.1% (±5.8 points)	6.9%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	0.8% (±1.4 points)	2.2%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.7 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.7 points)	0.5%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.6% (±0.9 points)	1.2%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±2.7 points)	1.1%	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 South Annville Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Lebanon County (30.7%).

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

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

In South Annville Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lebanon County (24.6%).

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 South Annville Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Annville Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
South Annville Township	—	20.8% (±6.8 points)	—
Annville	2.9 mi	25.3% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different
Annville Township	2.9 mi	25.3% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different
West Cornwall Township	3.6 mi	20.7% (±7.4 points)	Not measurably different
Campbelltown	3.7 mi	30.8% (±8.2 points)	Not measurably different
North Cornwall Township	3.7 mi	20.1% (±4.9 points)	Not measurably different
South Londonderry Township	3.8 mi	31.6% (±6.5 points)	Higher
Cleona	3.9 mi	32.6% (±9.9 points)	Not measurably different
Mount Gretna	3.9 mi	15.7% (±11.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Londonderry Township, PA (31.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1 (tie)	East Hanover Township (Lebanon County)	56.6% (±10.2 points)
1 (tie)	North Annville Township	56.6% (±9.8 points)
3	West Lebanon Township	56.3% (±10.7 points)
4	Richland	53.2% (±10.4 points)
5	Mount Gretna	50.0% (±19.1 points)
6	West Cornwall Township	47.7% (±8.7 points)
7	South Annville Township	45.8% (±8.1 points)
8	Heidelberg Township (Lebanon County)	44.2% (±10.1 points)
9	Swatara Township (Lebanon County)	42.7% (±8.9 points)
10	Bethel Township (Lebanon County)	39.5% (±6.8 points)
11	Cleona	37.9% (±8.1 points)
12	Union Township (Lebanon County)	37.4% (±7.5 points)
13	Myerstown	36.3% (±8.7 points)

Showing 13 of 25 places in Lebanon 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 South Annville Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in South Annville Township?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in South Annville Township, used by 45.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in South Annville Township heat with oil?

45.8% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes in South Annville Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in South Annville Township have electric heat?

20.8% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes in South Annville Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Annville township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

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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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