How are homes heated in Susquehanna Township (Lycoming County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Susquehanna Township (Lycoming County), used by 44.0% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.6% heat with utility gas.
29.4% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 2.6% (±2.2 points)
- Electricity
- 29.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 44.0%
Heating fuel in Susquehanna Township (Lycoming County)
| Fuel used most | Susquehanna Township (Lycoming County) | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.6% (±2.2 points) | 35.1% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 44.0% (±8.0 points) | 21.5% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 29.4% (±6.9 points) | 27.1% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 6.8% (±3.6 points) | 6.0% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 6.8% (±3.8 points) | 6.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 6.8% (±3.6 points) | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.8% (±2.7 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% (±0.9 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 Susquehanna Township (Lycoming County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Lycoming County (21.5%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Susquehanna Township (Lycoming County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lycoming County (27.1%).
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 Susquehanna Township (Lycoming County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Township (Lycoming County) | — | 29.4% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Bastress Township | 1.7 mi | 15.4% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
| Woodward Township (Lycoming County) | 2.6 mi | 21.2% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Piatt Township | 4.5 mi | 12.1% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
| Nippenose Township | 4.5 mi | 17.5% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
| Limestone Township (Lycoming County) | 4.8 mi | 16.4% (±5.1 points) | Lower |
| Old Lycoming Township | 4.8 mi | 27.5% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Duboistown | 5.1 mi | 9.4% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Williamsport | 5.6 mi | 27.3% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bastress Township, PA (15.4%), Piatt Township, PA (12.1%), Nippenose Township, PA (17.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lycoming County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Woodward Township (Lycoming County) | 53.0% (±9.2 points) |
| 3 | Shrewsbury Township (Lycoming County) | 48.4% (±12.5 points) |
| 4 | Mifflin Township (Lycoming County) | 44.8% (±11.2 points) |
| 5 | Salladasburg | 44.7% (±15.7 points) |
| 6 | Upper Fairfield Township | 44.6% (±7.1 points) |
| 7 | Anthony Township (Lycoming County) | 44.1% (±10.7 points) |
| 8 | Susquehanna Township (Lycoming County) | 44.0% (±8.0 points) |
| 9 | Piatt Township | 42.6% (±9.5 points) |
| 10 | Mill Creek Township (Lycoming County) | 42.3% (±10.2 points) |
| 11 | Moreland Township | 41.9% (±10.2 points) |
| 12 | Nippenose Township | 41.2% (±10.0 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Cummings Township | 41.0% (±15.1 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Jordan Township (Lycoming County) | 41.0% (±9.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 52 places in Lycoming 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 Susquehanna Township (Lycoming County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Susquehanna Township (Lycoming County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Susquehanna Township (Lycoming County), used by 44.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Susquehanna Township (Lycoming County) heat with oil?
44.0% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Susquehanna Township (Lycoming County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Susquehanna Township (Lycoming County) have electric heat?
29.4% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes in Susquehanna Township (Lycoming 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, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:75544, in state:42 county:081).
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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