How are homes heated in South Londonderry Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in South Londonderry Township, PA, 2020–2024
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Londonderry Township, used by 39.4% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

31.6% heat with electricity.

15.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 39.4% (±6.0 points)
Electricity: 31.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 15.6%

Heating fuel in South Londonderry Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	South Londonderry Township	Lebanon County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	39.4% (±6.0 points)	32.7%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	15.6% (±5.0 points)	30.7%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	31.6% (±6.5 points)	24.6%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	6.9% (±2.9 points)	6.9%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	4.5% (±2.0 points)	2.2%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.4% (±0.7 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.0 points)	0.5%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.2% (±1.2 points)	1.2%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.4% (±0.6 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 Londonderry Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Lebanon County (30.7%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).

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

In South Londonderry Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in 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 Londonderry Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Londonderry Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
South Londonderry Township	—	31.6% (±6.5 points)	—
Mount Gretna	3.8 mi	15.7% (±11.8 points)	Lower
South Annville Township	3.8 mi	20.8% (±6.8 points)	Lower
Conewago Township (Dauphin County)	4.2 mi	32.7% (±6.1 points)	Not measurably different
Mount Joy Township (Lancaster County)	5.1 mi	36.1% (±7.0 points)	Not measurably different
West Cornwall Township	5.3 mi	20.7% (±7.4 points)	Lower
Palmyra	5.6 mi	25.8% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
Palmdale	5.8 mi	40.6% (±15.1 points)	Not measurably different
North Londonderry Township	6.0 mi	32.2% (±5.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mount Gretna, PA (15.7%), South Annville Township, PA (20.8%), West Cornwall Township, PA (20.7%).

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
18	Palmyra	27.9% (±4.3 points)
19	Lebanon	26.7% (±3.6 points)
20	Jackson Township (Lebanon County)	26.2% (±5.6 points)
21	North Cornwall Township	25.7% (±6.8 points)
22 (tie)	Annville Township	24.1% (±7.2 points)
22 (tie)	South Lebanon Township	24.1% (±4.0 points)
24	South Londonderry Township	15.6% (±5.0 points)
25	Millcreek Township (Lebanon County)	15.3% (±5.6 points)

Showing 8 of 25 places in Lebanon County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for South Londonderry Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Campbelltown.

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 Londonderry Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Londonderry Township, used by 39.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in South Londonderry Township heat with oil?

15.6% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes in South Londonderry Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in South Londonderry Township have electric heat?

31.6% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in South Londonderry Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Londonderry 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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