How are homes heated in Banks Township (Indiana County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Banks Township (Indiana County), used by 44.3% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
8.0% heat with electricity.
16.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 44.3% (±9.1 points)
- Electricity
- 8.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 16.8%
Heating fuel in Banks Township (Indiana County)
| Fuel used most | Banks Township (Indiana County) | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.3% (±9.1 points) | 54.9% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 16.8% (±6.2 points) | 16.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 8.0% (±9.2 points) | 17.5% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 13.6% (±5.2 points) | 4.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 8.0% (±6.6 points) | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 8.2% (±5.7 points) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.1% (±1.4 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 0.9% | 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 Banks Township (Indiana County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Indiana County (16.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Banks Township (Indiana County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Indiana County (17.5%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Banks Township (Indiana County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks Township (Indiana County) | — | 8.0% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Glen Campbell | 3.2 mi | 7.9% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burnside | 4.6 mi | 7.6% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canoe Township | 4.9 mi | 5.7% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gaskill Township | 5.6 mi | 11.2% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery Township (Indiana County) | 6.5 mi | 10.7% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mahaffey | 6.9 mi | 6.1% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bell Township (Clearfield County) | 7.0 mi | 4.2% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bell Township (Jefferson County) | 7.1 mi | 8.9% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Indiana County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Cherryhill Township | 29.6% (±6.7 points) |
| 13 | Black Lick Township | 28.0% (±8.6 points) |
| 14 | Saltsburg | 25.5% (±18.3 points) |
| 15 | Burrell Township (Indiana County) | 25.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 16 | Rayne Township | 17.7% (±7.7 points) |
| 17 | Center Township (Indiana County) | 17.0% (±6.9 points) |
| 18 | Banks Township (Indiana County) | 16.8% (±6.2 points) |
| 19 | Grant Township | 16.7% (±8.0 points) |
| 20 | Armstrong Township (Indiana County) | 16.3% (±6.3 points) |
| 21 | Young Township (Indiana County) | 12.8% (±5.0 points) |
| 22 | Washington Township (Indiana County) | 12.3% (±4.6 points) |
| 23 | East Mahoning Township | 10.8% (±4.2 points) |
| 24 | North Mahoning Township | 10.0% (±5.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Indiana 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 Banks Township (Indiana County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Banks Township (Indiana County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Banks Township (Indiana County), used by 44.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Banks Township (Indiana County) heat with oil?
16.8% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Banks Township (Indiana County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Banks Township (Indiana County) have electric heat?
8.0% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes in Banks Township (Indiana 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 Banks township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:04056, in state:42 county:063).
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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