How are homes heated in Forward Township (Butler County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Forward Township (Butler County), used by 51.2% (±11.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.4% heat with electricity.
15.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 51.2% (±11.1 points)
- Electricity
- 24.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 15.7%
Heating fuel in Forward Township (Butler County)
| Fuel used most | Forward Township (Butler County) | Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.2% (±11.1 points) | 68.0% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 15.7% (±7.4 points) | 6.4% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 24.4% (±14.6 points) | 18.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.4% (±2.9 points) | 4.3% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.3% (±2.1 points) | 1.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.0% (±3.3 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.2% | 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 Forward Township (Butler County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Butler County (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Forward Township (Butler County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Butler County (18.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (25.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Forward Township (Butler County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Township (Butler County) | — | 24.4% (±14.6 points) | — |
| Evans City | 1.8 mi | 17.2% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Connoquenessing | 2.7 mi | 10.8% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Callery | 2.8 mi | 9.7% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Butler County) | 4.4 mi | 33.0% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adams Township (Butler County) | 4.4 mi | 12.7% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nixon | 4.7 mi | 2.8% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| Penn Township (Butler County) | 5.3 mi | 14.4% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harmony | 5.4 mi | 11.7% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Nixon, PA (2.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Butler County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Worth Township (Butler County) | 19.1% (±5.0 points) |
| 11 | Concord Township (Butler County) | 17.3% (±5.5 points) |
| 12 | Middlesex Township (Butler County) | 17.0% (±7.7 points) |
| 13 | Marion Township (Butler County) | 16.8% (±5.6 points) |
| 14 | Venango Township (Butler County) | 16.7% (±5.2 points) |
| 15 | Donegal Township (Butler County) | 16.6% (±5.7 points) |
| 16 | Forward Township (Butler County) | 15.7% (±7.4 points) |
| 17 | Washington Township (Butler County) | 14.9% (±6.4 points) |
| 18 | Franklin Township (Butler County) | 14.0% (±4.2 points) |
| 19 | Jackson Township (Butler County) | 12.5% (±6.6 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Prospect | 11.9% (±4.9 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Penn Township (Butler County) | 11.9% (±4.9 points) |
| 22 | Lancaster Township (Butler County) | 9.7% (±4.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Butler 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 Forward Township (Butler County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Forward Township (Butler County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Forward Township (Butler County), used by 51.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Forward Township (Butler County) heat with oil?
15.7% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Forward Township (Butler County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Forward Township (Butler County) have electric heat?
24.4% (±14.6 points) of occupied homes in Forward Township (Butler 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 Forward township, Butler County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:26904, in state:42 county:019).
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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Figures last updated on .
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