Average Heating Bill in Pennsylvania → Lancaster County
$461/mo
$2,768/year
$1.38/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↓ Oil prices are down 7.4% 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 | $1,083 | $180 |
| Heat Pump | $0.20/kWh | $20 | $1,449 | $242 |
| Heating Oil | $4.43/gallon | $38 | $2,768 | $461 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.20/kWh | $59 | $4,348 | $725 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$1,083/year estimated — saving $1,685/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Lancaster 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 (5,249 HDD for Lancaster County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 7 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 Lancaster County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $4.43/gal · 7 suppliers reporting prices
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