Average Heating Bill in Pennsylvania → Dauphin County
$496/mo
$2,976/year
$1.49/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↓ Oil prices are down 7.2% over the past 6 weeks, which affects current heating bills. View price trends.
| Fuel | Local Price | Cost/MMBTU | Annual Cost | Monthly (Heating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Cheapest | $1.37/therm | $15 | $1,148 | $191 |
| Heat Pump | $0.20/kWh | $20 | $1,536 | $256 |
| Heating Oil | $4.50/gallon | $38 | $2,976 | $496 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.20/kWh | $59 | $4,609 | $768 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$1,148/year estimated — saving $1,828/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Dauphin County:
Based on a 2,000 sq ft home with 85% oil furnace efficiency, COP 3.0 heat pump, NOAA 30-year normal heating degree days (5,563 HDD for Dauphin County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 3 tracked suppliers.
Data updated 2026-06-02.
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If you're staying with oil heat, compare local suppliers to find the best price. The spread in Dauphin County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $4.50/gal · 3 suppliers reporting prices
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