How are homes heated in Donora, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Donora, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Donora, used by 84.9% (±6.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

9.9% heat with electricity.

2.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 84.9% (±6.7 points)
Electricity: 9.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.5%

Heating fuel in Donora

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Donora	Washington County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	84.9% (±6.7 points)	66.5%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.5% (±2.2 points)	7.7%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	9.9% (±5.5 points)	21.0%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.6% (±1.2 points)	2.0%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	0.3% (±0.5 points)	1.6%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.3 points)	0.1%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.5% (±1.4 points)	0.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.1% (±1.7 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 Donora, 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 Donora, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Washington County (21.0%).

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 Donora

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Donora
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Donora	—	9.9% (±5.5 points)	—
Monessen	2.2 mi	7.7% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different
Wickerham Manor-Fisher	2.4 mi	11.0% (±8.7 points)	Not measurably different
North Charleroi	3.1 mi	30.0% (±12.3 points)	Higher
Rostraver Township	3.2 mi	19.7% (±3.6 points)	Higher
Monongahela	3.3 mi	12.2% (±4.8 points)	Not measurably different
North Belle Vernon	3.3 mi	9.8% (±6.7 points)	Not measurably different
Lynnwood-Pricedale	3.5 mi	9.6% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different
Charleroi	3.5 mi	18.6% (±5.6 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Charleroi, PA (30.0%), Rostraver Township, PA (19.7%), Charleroi, PA (18.6%).

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
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)
51	North Charleroi	0.7% (±0.8 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 Donora

What is the most common way to heat a home in Donora?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Donora, used by 84.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Donora heat with oil?

2.5% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in Donora use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Donora have electric heat?

9.9% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes in Donora heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Donora borough, 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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