How are homes heated in Fairfield Township (Crawford County), PA?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Fairfield Township (Crawford County), used by 30.7% (±11.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
15.0% heat with utility gas.
6.8% heat with electricity.
19.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 15.0% (±6.2 points)
- Electricity
- 6.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 19.4%
Heating fuel in Fairfield Township (Crawford County)
| Fuel used most | Fairfield Township (Crawford County) | Crawford County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15.0% (±6.2 points) | 47.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 19.4% (±8.9 points) | 10.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 6.8% (±4.0 points) | 13.0% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 30.7% (±11.7 points) | 16.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 16.2% (±13.0 points) | 8.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 2.6% (±2.5 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 9.4% (±4.2 points) | 3.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.3 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 Fairfield Township (Crawford County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Crawford County (10.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Fairfield Township (Crawford County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Crawford County (13.0%).
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 Fairfield Township (Crawford County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Township (Crawford County) | — | 6.8% (±4.0 points) | — |
| East Fairfield Township | 3.2 mi | 13.2% (±4.9 points) | Higher |
| Cochranton | 3.5 mi | 21.9% (±6.3 points) | Higher |
| Deer Creek Township | 3.6 mi | 23.7% (±8.3 points) | Higher |
| Union Township (Crawford County) | 4.4 mi | 9.7% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| French Creek Township | 5.1 mi | 12.8% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood Township (Crawford County) | 5.4 mi | 11.3% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Lebanon | 6.7 mi | 17.7% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheakleyville | 6.8 mi | 12.2% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Fairfield Township, PA (13.2%), Cochranton, PA (21.9%), Deer Creek Township, PA (23.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Crawford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | West Fallowfield Township (Crawford County) | 24.5% (±9.2 points) |
| 6 | Spartansburg | 22.7% (±11.7 points) |
| 7 | Bloomfield Township (Crawford County) | 21.6% (±6.0 points) |
| 8 | South Shenango Township | 20.6% (±6.3 points) |
| 9 | Richmond Township (Crawford County) | 20.2% (±5.8 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Conneaut Township (Crawford County) | 19.4% (±7.1 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Fairfield Township (Crawford County) | 19.4% (±8.9 points) |
| 12 | East Fallowfield Township (Crawford County) | 18.3% (±10.1 points) |
| 13 | Troy Township (Crawford County) | 18.2% (±6.5 points) |
| 14 | Blooming Valley | 17.6% (±10.1 points) |
| 15 | East Mead Township | 17.3% (±6.5 points) |
| 16 | East Fairfield Township | 14.6% (±5.0 points) |
| 17 | Hayfield Township | 14.0% (±4.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Crawford 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 Fairfield Township (Crawford County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Fairfield Township (Crawford County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Fairfield Township (Crawford County), used by 30.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Fairfield Township (Crawford County) heat with oil?
19.4% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Fairfield Township (Crawford County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Fairfield Township (Crawford County) have electric heat?
6.8% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in Fairfield Township (Crawford 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 Fairfield township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:24568, in state:42 county:039).
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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