Lancaster County in south eastern Pennsylvania, is bordered by Berks County to the northwest, Chester County to the southwest, and York County to the east. The county has an estimated population of over 545,000 people as of 2020, and the county seat is the city of Lancaster.
Lancaster County is home to many Amish and Mennonite communities, which contribute to the county's unique cultural character. Visitors to Lancaster County can take tours of Amish farms and markets, shop for handmade crafts and furniture, and experience the simple and traditional lifestyle of the Amish people.
The county is home to many attractions, including historic sites such as the Ephrata Cloister and the Landis Valley Museum, as well as amusement parks like Dutch Wonderland and Hersheypark.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's State Heating Oil and Propane Program (SHOPP) report for Pennsylvania in 2020, approximately 5% of households in the Lancaster County area used heating oil as their primary heating fuel.