How are homes heated in Franklin Township (Columbia County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Columbia County), used by 43.4% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.9% heat with utility gas.
28.5% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.9% (±1.3 points)
- Electricity
- 28.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 43.4%
Heating fuel in Franklin Township (Columbia County)
| Fuel used most | Franklin Township (Columbia County) | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.9% (±1.3 points) | 24.5% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 43.4% (±8.6 points) | 27.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 28.5% (±9.3 points) | 31.1% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.3% (±2.9 points) | 7.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 9.4% (±5.4 points) | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.7% (±1.7 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 11.5% (±4.8 points) | 3.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±12.9 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% (±0.9 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 Franklin Township (Columbia County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Columbia County (27.0%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Franklin Township (Columbia County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Columbia 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 (Columbia County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township (Columbia County) | — | 28.5% (±9.3 points) | — |
| Mayberry Township | 1.8 mi | 46.8% (±14.7 points) | Higher |
| Catawissa | 3.2 mi | 27.7% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Catawissa Township | 3.8 mi | 47.0% (±8.5 points) | Higher |
| Montour Township | 3.8 mi | 31.9% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cooper Township (Montour County) | 3.9 mi | 43.4% (±10.0 points) | Higher |
| Elysburg | 4.3 mi | 65.4% (±13.2 points) | Higher |
| Cleveland Township | 4.3 mi | 27.8% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ralpho Township | 5.6 mi | 58.8% (±9.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mayberry Township, PA (46.8%), Catawissa Township, PA (47.0%), Cooper Township (Montour County), PA (43.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Orangeville | 57.9% (±16.9 points) |
| 3 | Catawissa | 55.2% (±6.7 points) |
| 4 | Mifflin Township (Columbia County) | 52.7% (±9.4 points) |
| 5 | Pine Township (Columbia County) | 52.2% (±9.8 points) |
| 6 | Conyngham Township (Columbia County) | 51.9% (±14.3 points) |
| 7 | Benton | 50.7% (±16.3 points) |
| 8 | Franklin Township (Columbia County) | 43.4% (±8.6 points) |
| 9 | Catawissa Township | 42.4% (±9.1 points) |
| 10 | Benton Township (Columbia County) | 41.5% (±8.4 points) |
| 11 | Roaring Creek Township | 40.9% (±11.4 points) |
| 12 | Locust Township | 39.9% (±7.7 points) |
| 13 | Millville | 38.6% (±12.2 points) |
| 14 | Beaver Township (Columbia County) | 37.4% (±7.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Columbia 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 (Columbia County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Franklin Township (Columbia County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Columbia County), used by 43.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Franklin Township (Columbia County) heat with oil?
43.4% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Columbia County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Franklin Township (Columbia County) have electric heat?
28.5% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Columbia 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 Franklin township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:27384, in state:42 county:037).
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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