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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County), used by 53.9% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

30.6% heat with utility gas.

11.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
30.6% (±3.1 points)
Electricity
53.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene
11.0%

Heating fuel in Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostSusquehanna Township (Dauphin County)Dauphin CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Utility gas30.6% (±3.1 points)38.3%51.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.11.0% (±2.2 points)15.5%14.0%3.9%
Electricity53.9% (±3.5 points)37.8%25.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)2.4% (±0.9 points)4.8%5.1%4.9%
Wood0.3% (±0.4 points)1.2%2.1%1.4%
Solar energy0.5% (±0.4 points)0.2%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.1% (±0.2 points)0.8%0.8%0.1%
Other fuel0.6% (±0.4 points)0.7%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.6% (±0.5 points)0.6%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 Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Dauphin County (15.5%).

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

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

In Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Dauphin County (37.8%).

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

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

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

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County)—53.9% (±3.5 points)—
Penbrook2.8 mi16.3% (±7.6 points)Lower
Harrisburg2.9 mi34.6% (±3.0 points)Lower
Colonial Park3.5 mi27.4% (±4.8 points)Lower
Lower Paxton Township3.5 mi32.6% (±2.6 points)Lower
Marysville3.6 mi40.1% (±7.5 points)Lower
West Fairview3.8 mi31.8% (±16.3 points)Lower
Enola3.9 mi51.4% (±7.7 points)Not measurably different
East Pennsboro Township4.1 mi43.2% (±4.1 points)Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Penbrook, PA (16.3%), Harrisburg, PA (34.6%), Colonial Park, PA (27.4%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
31Derry Township (Dauphin County)14.7% (±3.1 points)
32Lower Paxton Township12.9% (±1.9 points)
33Swatara Township (Dauphin County)12.8% (±2.6 points)
34East Hanover Township (Dauphin County)12.5% (±4.8 points)
35Royalton12.3% (±11.3 points)
36Middletown11.4% (±4.7 points)
37Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County)11.0% (±2.2 points)
38Lower Swatara Township9.4% (±3.2 points)
39Harrisburg5.1% (±1.6 points)
40Steelton4.8% (±3.4 points)

Showing 10 of 40 places in Dauphin County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Progress.

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 Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County)

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County), used by 53.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

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

11.0% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

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

53.9% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Susquehanna Township (Dauphin 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 Susquehanna township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:75528, in state:42 county:043).

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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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