How are homes heated in Buffalo Township (Washington County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Buffalo Township (Washington County), used by 57.5% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.1% heat with electricity.
2.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 57.5% (±8.9 points)
- Electricity
- 26.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.7%
Heating fuel in Buffalo Township (Washington County)
| Fuel used most | Buffalo Township (Washington County) | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.5% (±8.9 points) | 66.5% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.7% (±1.9 points) | 7.7% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 26.1% (±7.6 points) | 21.0% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.6% (±1.6 points) | 2.0% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 11.0% (±5.9 points) | 1.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.4% | 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 Buffalo Township (Washington County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Washington County (7.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Buffalo Township (Washington County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Washington County (21.0%).
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 Buffalo Township (Washington County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Township (Washington County) | — | 26.1% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Blaine Township | 3.2 mi | 14.9% (±8.0 points) | Lower |
| Claysville | 3.8 mi | 24.3% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wolfdale | 4.3 mi | 30.4% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canton Township (Washington County) | 4.4 mi | 27.9% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Franklin Township | 5.1 mi | 39.0% (±7.2 points) | Higher |
| North Franklin Township | 5.1 mi | 27.6% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington | 5.8 mi | 24.3% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Donegal Township (Washington County) | 5.8 mi | 17.4% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Blaine Township, PA (14.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Franklin Township, PA (39.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | North Franklin Township | 3.7% (±3.4 points) |
| 39 | California | 3.5% (±3.5 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Dunlevy | 3.2% (±2.7 points) |
| 40 (tie) | West Middletown | 3.2% (±6.9 points) |
| 42 | West Brownsville | 3.1% (±3.2 points) |
| 43 | Bentleyville | 3.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 44 | Buffalo Township (Washington County) | 2.7% (±1.9 points) |
| 45 | Donora | 2.5% (±2.2 points) |
| 46 | Burgettstown | 2.3% (±2.4 points) |
| 47 (tie) | McDonald | 1.7% (±2.5 points) |
| 47 (tie) | Monongahela | 1.7% (±1.4 points) |
| 49 | New Eagle | 1.5% (±2.3 points) |
| 50 | Charleroi | 1.0% (±1.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 65 places in Washington 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 Buffalo Township (Washington County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Buffalo Township (Washington County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Buffalo Township (Washington County), used by 57.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Buffalo Township (Washington County) heat with oil?
2.7% (±1.9 points) of occupied homes in Buffalo Township (Washington County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Buffalo Township (Washington County) have electric heat?
26.1% (±7.6 points) of occupied homes in Buffalo Township (Washington 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 Buffalo township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:10032, in state:42 county:125).
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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