How are homes heated in Independence Township (Washington County), PA?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Independence Township (Washington County), used by 34.0% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

13.3% heat with utility gas.

28.5% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
13.3% (±4.6 points)
Electricity
28.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene
34.0%

Heating fuel in Independence Township (Washington County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostIndependence Township (Washington County)Washington CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Utility gas13.3% (±4.6 points)66.5%51.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.34.0% (±7.5 points)7.7%14.0%3.9%
Electricity28.5% (±8.1 points)21.0%25.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)10.6% (±3.3 points)2.0%5.1%4.9%
Wood10.8% (±5.0 points)1.6%2.1%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±6.0 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke1.9% (±2.3 points)0.1%0.8%0.1%
Other fuel0.6% (±0.8 points)0.5%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.4% (±0.7 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 Independence Township (Washington County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Washington County (7.7%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).

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

In Independence Township (Washington County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Washington County (21.0%).

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 Independence Township (Washington County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Independence Township (Washington County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Independence Township (Washington County)—28.5% (±8.1 points)—
West Middletown3.1 mi19.4% (±18.1 points)Not measurably different
Bethany4.8 mi21.7% (±10.2 points)Not measurably different
Hopewell Township (Washington County)5.0 mi26.6% (±7.9 points)Not measurably different
Cross Creek Township5.3 mi34.9% (±7.4 points)Not measurably different
Blaine Township6.3 mi14.9% (±8.0 points)Lower
Jefferson Township (Washington County)6.4 mi30.2% (±10.3 points)Not measurably different
Wellsburg7.2 mi17.9% (±7.8 points)Not measurably different
Hooverson Heights7.2 mi34.9% (±10.4 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Blaine Township, PA (14.9%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
1Long Branch41.1% (±7.7 points)
2West Pike Run Township35.9% (±8.1 points)
3Independence Township (Washington County)34.0% (±7.5 points)
4Twilight28.6% (±13.8 points)
5Centerville (Washington County)27.8% (±9.3 points)
6Somerset Township (Washington County)26.3% (±7.3 points)
7Mount Pleasant Township (Washington County)25.8% (±11.7 points)
8Amwell Township25.0% (±7.4 points)
9Hopewell Township (Washington County)24.9% (±9.5 points)

Showing 9 of 65 places in Washington 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 Independence Township (Washington County)

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

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Independence Township (Washington County), used by 34.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Independence Township (Washington County) heat with oil?

34.0% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes in Independence Township (Washington County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Independence Township (Washington County) have electric heat?

28.5% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes in Independence Township (Washington 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 Independence township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:36800, in state:42 county:125).

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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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Figures last updated on .

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