Average Heating Bill in Pennsylvania → Northampton County

Average Heating Bill in Northampton County, Pennsylvania

$470/mo

$2,820/year

$1.41/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)

↓ Oil prices are down 7.8% over the past 6 weeks, which affects current heating bills. View price trends.

Fuel Cost Comparison — Northampton County

Fuel Local Price Cost/MMBTU Annual Cost Monthly (Heating)
Natural Gas Cheapest $1.37/therm $15 $1,179 $196
Heat Pump $0.20/kWh $20 $1,578 $263
Heating Oil $4.15/gallon $35 $2,820 $470
Electric Baseboard $0.20/kWh $59 $4,734 $789

Cheapest option for this area

Natural Gas

$1,179/year estimated — saving $1,641/year vs heating oil

Monthly Heating Bill Breakdown

Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Northampton County:

How We Calculate These Estimates

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 (5,714 HDD for Northampton County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 7 tracked suppliers.

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Data updated 2026-06-02.

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Compare Suppliers in Northampton County

If you're staying with oil heat, compare local suppliers to find the best price. The spread in Northampton County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.

Current Oil Prices in Northampton County

Median: $4.15/gal · 7 suppliers reporting prices

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