How are homes heated in Washington Township (Lycoming County), PA?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Lycoming County), used by 30.6% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.9% heat with utility gas.
24.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.9% (±1.1 points)
- Electricity
- 30.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 24.7%
Heating fuel in Washington Township (Lycoming County)
| Fuel used most | Washington Township (Lycoming County) | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 35.1% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 24.7% (±6.4 points) | 21.5% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.6% (±8.0 points) | 27.1% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 6.9% (±2.9 points) | 6.0% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 28.5% (±10.6 points) | 6.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 7.4% (±3.5 points) | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.5 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 Washington Township (Lycoming County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lycoming County (21.5%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Washington 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 Washington Township (Lycoming County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Lycoming County) | — | 30.6% (±8.0 points) | — |
| Armstrong Township (Lycoming County) | 5.4 mi | 27.2% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bastress Township | 5.7 mi | 15.4% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
| Limestone Township (Lycoming County) | 5.8 mi | 16.4% (±5.1 points) | Lower |
| Gregg Township (Union County) | 6.0 mi | 35.3% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brady Township (Lycoming County) | 6.6 mi | 30.3% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| White Deer Township | 6.9 mi | 33.1% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Duboistown | 7.2 mi | 9.4% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Susquehanna Township (Lycoming County) | 7.4 mi | 29.4% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bastress Township, PA (15.4%), Limestone Township (Lycoming County), PA (16.4%), Duboistown, PA (9.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Porter Township (Lycoming County) | 30.4% (±9.4 points) |
| 36 | Franklin Township (Lycoming County) | 29.5% (±8.0 points) |
| 37 | Pine Township (Lycoming County) | 26.5% (±14.1 points) |
| 38 | Gamble Township | 26.3% (±6.7 points) |
| 39 | Clinton Township (Lycoming County) | 25.9% (±6.6 points) |
| 40 | Plunketts Creek Township | 25.0% (±7.0 points) |
| 41 (tie) | Washington Township (Lycoming County) | 24.7% (±6.4 points) |
| 41 (tie) | Wolf Township | 24.7% (±7.8 points) |
| 43 | Jersey Shore | 24.2% (±8.6 points) |
| 44 | Eldred Township (Lycoming County) | 23.7% (±6.5 points) |
| 45 | Montoursville | 18.1% (±6.5 points) |
| 46 | Duboistown | 16.2% (±7.3 points) |
| 47 | Old Lycoming Township | 15.6% (±6.8 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 Washington Township (Lycoming County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Washington Township (Lycoming County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Lycoming County), used by 30.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Washington Township (Lycoming County) heat with oil?
24.7% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Lycoming County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Washington Township (Lycoming County) have electric heat?
30.6% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Washington 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 Washington township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:81288, in state:42 county:081).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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