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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Fawn Township (Allegheny County), used by 72.5% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

15.0% heat with electricity.

6.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
72.5% (±7.1 points)
Electricity
15.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene
6.4%

Heating fuel in Fawn Township (Allegheny County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostFawn Township (Allegheny County)Allegheny CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Utility gas72.5% (±7.1 points)80.5%51.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.6.4% (±3.3 points)1.0%14.0%3.9%
Electricity15.0% (±7.0 points)16.1%25.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)4.0% (±2.7 points)1.5%5.1%4.9%
Wood2.2% (±2.3 points)0.2%2.1%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±3.4 points)0.1%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±3.4 points)0.0%0.8%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±3.4 points)0.3%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±3.4 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 Fawn 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 Fawn Township (Allegheny County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from 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 Fawn Township (Allegheny County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Fawn Township (Allegheny County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Fawn Township (Allegheny County)—15.0% (±7.0 points)—
Harrison Township (Allegheny County)2.8 mi9.4% (±3.0 points)Not measurably different
Natrona Heights2.8 mi8.1% (±2.8 points)Not measurably different
Tarentum3.2 mi8.5% (±6.0 points)Not measurably different
Brackenridge3.2 mi11.0% (±7.5 points)Not measurably different
Frazer Township3.4 mi10.3% (±6.2 points)Not measurably different
East Deer Township4.1 mi4.9% (±2.7 points)Lower
Buffalo Township (Butler County)4.2 mi7.7% (±2.7 points)Not measurably different
Russellton4.8 mi17.0% (±11.2 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Deer Township, PA (4.9%).

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
3Frazer Township25.5% (±6.1 points)
4Lincoln21.9% (±8.5 points)
5Forward Township (Allegheny County)16.2% (±6.9 points)
6East Deer Township8.6% (±7.9 points)
7Springdale Township7.6% (±2.9 points)
8West Deer Township7.0% (±2.9 points)
9Fawn Township (Allegheny County)6.4% (±3.3 points)
10Findlay Township6.1% (±3.2 points)
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)

Showing 13 of 128 places in Allegheny 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 Fawn Township (Allegheny County)

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Fawn Township (Allegheny County), used by 72.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

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

6.4% (±3.3 points) of occupied homes in Fawn Township (Allegheny County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

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

15.0% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Fawn 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 Fawn township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:25400, 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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