How are homes heated in Bethel Township (Armstrong County), PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Bethel Township (Armstrong County), PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Bethel Township (Armstrong County), used by 60.5% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

18.6% heat with electricity.

9.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 60.5% (±8.2 points)
Electricity: 18.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 9.3%

Heating fuel in Bethel Township (Armstrong County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Bethel Township (Armstrong County)	Armstrong County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	60.5% (±8.2 points)	74.2%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	9.3% (±6.1 points)	6.0%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	18.6% (±8.0 points)	10.7%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	5.5% (±3.6 points)	4.8%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	4.9% (±3.8 points)	2.4%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±6.6 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	1.3% (±2.3 points)	0.2%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±6.6 points)	1.1%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±6.6 points)	0.6%	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 Bethel Township (Armstrong County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Armstrong County (6.0%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Bethel Township (Armstrong County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Armstrong County (10.7%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (25.3%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Bethel Township (Armstrong County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Bethel Township (Armstrong County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Bethel Township (Armstrong County)	—	18.6% (±8.0 points)	—
Gilpin Township	3.7 mi	6.3% (±3.4 points)	Lower
Cadogan Township	3.9 mi	12.6% (±9.6 points)	Not measurably different
Ford Cliff	4.0 mi	4.8% (±5.5 points)	Lower
Lenape Heights	4.3 mi	15.1% (±15.2 points)	Not measurably different
Parks Township	4.4 mi	7.2% (±3.6 points)	Lower
Ford City	4.6 mi	5.1% (±3.4 points)	Lower
Manor Township (Armstrong County)	4.6 mi	18.8% (±7.8 points)	Not measurably different
Burrell Township (Armstrong County)	4.9 mi	6.4% (±3.9 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gilpin Township, PA (6.3%), Ford Cliff, PA (4.8%), Parks Township, PA (7.2%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Armstrong County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
5	Rayburn Township	15.3% (±5.8 points)
6	Sugarcreek Township	13.3% (±6.6 points)
7	Boggs Township (Armstrong County)	11.2% (±4.7 points)
8	North Buffalo Township	10.0% (±5.7 points)
9	Gilpin Township	9.8% (±3.1 points)
10	Kiskiminetas Township	9.7% (±4.5 points)
11	Bethel Township (Armstrong County)	9.3% (±6.1 points)
12	Kittanning Township	9.1% (±3.8 points)
13	Madison Township (Armstrong County)	8.8% (±3.8 points)
14	Plumcreek Township	8.0% (±3.8 points)
15 (tie)	Redbank Township (Armstrong County)	6.9% (±7.3 points)
15 (tie)	South Buffalo Township	6.9% (±2.8 points)
15 (tie)	West Franklin Township	6.9% (±2.5 points)

Showing 13 of 45 places in Armstrong 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 Bethel Township (Armstrong County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Bethel Township (Armstrong County)?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Bethel Township (Armstrong County), used by 60.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Bethel Township (Armstrong County) heat with oil?

9.3% (±6.1 points) of occupied homes in Bethel Township (Armstrong County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Bethel Township (Armstrong County) have electric heat?

18.6% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Bethel Township (Armstrong County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

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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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