How are homes heated in Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County), PA?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County), used by 81.3% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

12.1% heat with electricity.

3.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
81.3% (±4.3 points)
Electricity
12.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene
3.9%

Heating fuel in Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostElizabeth Township (Allegheny County)Allegheny CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Utility gas81.3% (±4.3 points)80.5%51.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.3.9% (±1.4 points)1.0%14.0%3.9%
Electricity12.1% (±3.8 points)16.1%25.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)1.9% (±1.9 points)1.5%5.1%4.9%
Wood0.5% (±0.6 points)0.2%2.1%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±0.6 points)0.1%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±0.6 points)0.0%0.8%0.1%
Other fuel0.2% (±0.4 points)0.3%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±0.6 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 Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Allegheny County (1.0%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).

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

In Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Allegheny County (16.1%).

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 Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County)—12.1% (±3.8 points)—
Sutersville2.4 mi1.1% (±2.1 points)Lower
South Versailles Township2.7 mi21.8% (±9.9 points)Not measurably different
Lincoln2.8 mi9.7% (±4.7 points)Not measurably different
Versailles3.6 mi16.8% (±5.1 points)Not measurably different
Elizabeth3.7 mi13.5% (±6.9 points)Not measurably different
Collinsburg3.8 mi24.8% (±13.4 points)Not measurably different
West Elizabeth4.1 mi8.4% (±6.5 points)Not measurably different
Clairton4.2 mi14.1% (±5.1 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sutersville, PA (1.1%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
11 (tie)Bell Acres5.7% (±2.5 points)
11 (tie)Sewickley Hills5.7% (±4.0 points)
13Aleppo Township (Allegheny County)5.6% (±3.0 points)
14Indiana Township4.8% (±2.1 points)
15Leet Township4.0% (±2.7 points)
16 (tie)West Elizabeth3.9% (±6.7 points)
16 (tie)Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County)3.9% (±1.4 points)
18White Oak3.8% (±2.1 points)
19Wall3.1% (±3.1 points)
20Robinson Township (Allegheny County)2.8% (±1.8 points)
21Braddock2.7% (±4.0 points)
22Carnegie2.6% (±3.0 points)
23Glenfield2.3% (±3.1 points)

Showing 13 of 128 places in Allegheny County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Greenock.

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 Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County)

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County), used by 81.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County) heat with oil?

3.9% (±1.4 points) of occupied homes in Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County) have electric heat?

12.1% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Elizabeth Township (Allegheny 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 Elizabeth township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:23000, in state:42 county:003).

Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).

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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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