How are homes heated in Farmington Township (Clarion County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Farmington Township (Clarion County), used by 70.8% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.8% heat with electricity.
0.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 70.8% (±7.3 points)
- Electricity
- 4.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.4%
Heating fuel in Farmington Township (Clarion County)
| Fuel used most | Farmington Township (Clarion County) | Clarion County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.8% (±7.3 points) | 71.1% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 4.4% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.8% (±2.7 points) | 13.2% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 10.6% (±6.5 points) | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 9.7% (±4.3 points) | 4.0% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 2.3% (±3.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.4% (±1.4 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.1% | 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 Farmington Township (Clarion County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Clarion County (4.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Farmington Township (Clarion County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Clarion County (13.2%).
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 Farmington Township (Clarion County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Township (Clarion County) | — | 4.8% (±2.7 points) | — |
| Knox Township (Clarion County) | 6.1 mi | 2.9% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Clarion County) | 6.8 mi | 5.5% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Township (Clarion County) | 6.9 mi | 10.2% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barnett Township (Forest County) | 7.4 mi | 1.1% (±1.6 points) | Lower |
| Millcreek Township (Clarion County) | 7.5 mi | 7.0% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barnett Township (Jefferson County) | 8.0 mi | 3.5% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township (Forest County) | 8.7 mi | 10.7% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paint Township (Clarion County) | 11 mi | 8.9% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Barnett Township (Forest County), 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 Clarion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Paint Township (Clarion County) | 2.9% (±4.2 points) |
| 18 | Rimersburg | 2.5% (±3.8 points) |
| 19 | Elk Township (Clarion County) | 2.3% (±2.9 points) |
| 20 | East Brady | 2.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 21 | Ashland Township | 1.1% (±1.4 points) |
| 22 | Knox Township (Clarion County) | 1.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 23 | Farmington Township (Clarion County) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Callensburg | 0.0% (±37.0 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Clarion | 0.0% (±2.2 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Foxburg | 0.0% (±24.6 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Hawthorn | 0.0% (±15.3 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Knox | 0.0% (±6.9 points) |
| 24 (tie) | New Bethlehem | 0.0% (±7.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Clarion 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 Farmington Township (Clarion County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Farmington Township (Clarion County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Farmington Township (Clarion County), used by 70.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Farmington Township (Clarion County) heat with oil?
0.4% (±0.6 points) of occupied homes in Farmington Township (Clarion County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Farmington Township (Clarion County) have electric heat?
4.8% (±2.7 points) of occupied homes in Farmington Township (Clarion 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 Farmington township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:25272, in state:42 county:031).
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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