How are homes heated in Tunkhannock, PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Tunkhannock, used by 56.6% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.0% heat with utility gas.
29.3% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 5.0% (±4.0 points)
- Electricity
- 29.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 56.6%
Heating fuel in Tunkhannock
| Fuel used most | Tunkhannock | Wyoming County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.0% (±4.0 points) | 3.7% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 56.6% (±7.6 points) | 35.2% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 29.3% (±7.1 points) | 23.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 9.1% (±4.8 points) | 21.1% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 10.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 5.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.1% | 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 Tunkhannock, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Wyoming County (35.2%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Tunkhannock, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Wyoming County (23.5%).
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 Tunkhannock
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunkhannock | — | 29.3% (±7.1 points) | — |
| Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County) | 2.6 mi | 25.7% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eaton Township | 3.6 mi | 26.0% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Wyoming County) | 4.3 mi | 35.2% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lemon Township | 5.3 mi | 20.2% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Overfield Township | 6.6 mi | 26.8% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meshoppen | 6.7 mi | 11.4% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
| Clinton Township (Wyoming County) | 6.9 mi | 22.1% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mehoopany Township | 7.0 mi | 27.8% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Meshoppen, PA (11.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Wyoming County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunkhannock | 56.6% (±7.6 points) |
| 2 | Nicholson | 51.7% (±11.0 points) |
| 3 | Monroe Township (Wyoming County) | 49.0% (±8.0 points) |
| 4 | Meshoppen | 46.2% (±17.0 points) |
| 5 | Noxen Township | 46.1% (±9.4 points) |
| 6 | Exeter Township (Wyoming County) | 42.0% (±11.0 points) |
| 7 | Lemon Township | 40.1% (±7.8 points) |
Showing 7 of 23 places in Wyoming 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 Tunkhannock
What is the most common way to heat a home in Tunkhannock?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Tunkhannock, used by 56.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Tunkhannock heat with oil?
56.6% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Tunkhannock use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Tunkhannock have electric heat?
29.3% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes in Tunkhannock 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 Tunkhannock borough, Pennsylvania (place:77784, in state:42).
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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