How are homes heated in Franklin Township (Chester County), PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Franklin Township (Chester County), PA, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Chester County), used by 41.3% (±10.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

16.8% heat with utility gas.

20.2% heat with electricity.

19.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 16.8% (±7.5 points)
Electricity: 20.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 19.5%

Heating fuel in Franklin Township (Chester County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Franklin Township (Chester County)	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	16.8% (±7.5 points)	35.9%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	19.5% (±6.5 points)	18.3%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	20.2% (±6.6 points)	31.1%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	41.3% (±10.0 points)	11.8%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	0.4% (±0.7 points)	1.1%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.5% (±0.9 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.2% (±0.9 points)	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.9 points)	0.5%	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 Franklin Township (Chester County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Chester County (18.3%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Franklin Township (Chester County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Chester County (31.1%).

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 Franklin Township (Chester County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Franklin Township (Chester County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Franklin Township (Chester County)	—	20.2% (±6.6 points)	—
London Britain Township	1.9 mi	26.4% (±5.2 points)	Not measurably different
New London Township	3.2 mi	20.6% (±5.7 points)	Not measurably different
West Grove	4.2 mi	28.2% (±8.5 points)	Not measurably different
Elk Township (Chester County)	4.5 mi	25.9% (±6.0 points)	Not measurably different
North Star	4.9 mi	32.4% (±9.6 points)	Higher
London Grove Township	4.9 mi	20.0% (±5.7 points)	Not measurably different
Penn Township (Chester County)	5.0 mi	26.8% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different
Avondale	5.2 mi	26.3% (±13.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Star, DE (32.4%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
30	West Brandywine Township	21.5% (±5.8 points)
31	Willistown Township	21.4% (±4.6 points)
32	East Brandywine Township	20.4% (±5.1 points)
33	West Nottingham Township	20.3% (±7.2 points)
34	Caln Township	20.2% (±4.9 points)
35	Valley Township (Chester County)	20.0% (±9.1 points)
36	Franklin Township (Chester County)	19.5% (±6.5 points)
37	Sadsbury Township (Chester County)	19.4% (±7.7 points)
38	Parkesburg	19.2% (±6.3 points)
39	East Nottingham Township	18.8% (±5.8 points)
40 (tie)	Charlestown Township	18.7% (±8.8 points)
40 (tie)	New London Township	18.7% (±5.4 points)
42	West Caln Township	18.6% (±3.7 points)

Showing 13 of 73 places in Chester 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 Franklin Township (Chester County)

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

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Chester County), used by 41.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Franklin Township (Chester County) heat with oil?

19.5% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Chester County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Franklin Township (Chester County) have electric heat?

20.2% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Chester County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

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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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