How are homes heated in Hanover Township (Beaver County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Hanover Township (Beaver County), used by 36.0% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
8.4% heat with utility gas.
26.2% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 8.4% (±7.3 points)
- Electricity
- 26.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 36.0%
Heating fuel in Hanover Township (Beaver County)
| Fuel used most | Hanover Township (Beaver County) | Beaver County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.4% (±7.3 points) | 70.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 36.0% (±8.3 points) | 8.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 26.2% (±6.9 points) | 16.0% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 19.1% (±6.7 points) | 3.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.6% (±3.5 points) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.3% (±1.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 5.4% (±5.3 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 Hanover Township (Beaver County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Beaver County (8.0%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Hanover Township (Beaver County), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Beaver County (16.0%).
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 Hanover Township (Beaver County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Township (Beaver County) | — | 26.2% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Frankfort Springs | 2.5 mi | 18.2% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greene Township (Beaver County) | 5.4 mi | 17.1% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hookstown | 5.9 mi | 31.6% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Independence Township (Beaver County) | 6.0 mi | 27.2% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township (Washington County) | 6.3 mi | 23.1% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Raccoon Township | 6.6 mi | 26.4% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shippingport | 7.6 mi | 26.4% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Midland | 8.2 mi | 10.4% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Midland, PA (10.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Beaver County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hookstown | 52.6% (±21.9 points) |
| 2 | Frankfort Springs | 43.2% (±24.7 points) |
| 3 | Greene Township (Beaver County) | 36.2% (±10.9 points) |
| 4 | Hanover Township (Beaver County) | 36.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 5 | Marion Township (Beaver County) | 35.2% (±8.4 points) |
| 6 | Ohioville | 30.7% (±7.3 points) |
| 7 | Independence Township (Beaver County) | 29.9% (±7.2 points) |
| 8 | Darlington Township | 28.9% (±7.2 points) |
| 9 | Raccoon Township | 28.8% (±6.5 points) |
| 10 | Shippingport | 27.6% (±21.9 points) |
Showing 10 of 53 places in Beaver 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 Hanover Township (Beaver County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Hanover Township (Beaver County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Hanover Township (Beaver County), used by 36.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Hanover Township (Beaver County) heat with oil?
36.0% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes in Hanover Township (Beaver County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Hanover Township (Beaver County) have electric heat?
26.2% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes in Hanover Township (Beaver 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 Hanover township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:32392, in state:42 county:007).
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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