How are homes heated in Jefferson Township (Greene County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Greene County), used by 58.9% (±8.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.1% heat with electricity.
9.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 58.9% (±8.2 points)
- Electricity
- 20.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 9.6%
Heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Greene County)
| Fuel used most | Jefferson Township (Greene County) | Greene County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.9% (±8.2 points) | 50.0% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 9.6% (±4.7 points) | 12.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 20.1% (±6.8 points) | 26.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 8.4% (±7.2 points) | 5.6% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.1% (±2.8 points) | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.3 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 Jefferson Township (Greene County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Greene County (12.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Jefferson Township (Greene County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Greene County (26.6%).
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 Jefferson Township (Greene County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township (Greene County) | — | 20.1% (±6.8 points) | — |
| Jefferson (Greene County) | 0.7 mi | 13.8% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rices Landing | 3.1 mi | 13.0% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarksville | 3.5 mi | 5.1% (±7.2 points) | Lower |
| Morgan Township | 3.7 mi | 23.4% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cumberland Township (Greene County) | 3.8 mi | 31.0% (±7.3 points) | Higher |
| Carmichaels | 4.3 mi | 19.6% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairdale | 4.8 mi | 41.4% (±12.8 points) | Higher |
| East Bethlehem Township | 5.3 mi | 18.9% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clarksville, PA (5.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cumberland Township (Greene County), PA (31.0%), Fairdale, PA (41.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Greene County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Morgan Township | 18.9% (±7.9 points) |
| 6 | Morris Township (Greene County) | 18.4% (±11.6 points) |
| 7 | Greene Township (Greene County) | 14.8% (±9.1 points) |
| 8 | Washington Township (Greene County) | 12.6% (±6.3 points) |
| 9 | Whiteley Township | 11.9% (±7.5 points) |
| 10 | Springhill Township (Greene County) | 10.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 11 | Jefferson Township (Greene County) | 9.6% (±4.7 points) |
| 12 | Gray Township | 9.2% (±10.2 points) |
| 13 | Perry Township (Greene County) | 8.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 14 | Rices Landing | 7.5% (±6.6 points) |
| 15 | Aleppo Township (Greene County) | 6.7% (±6.7 points) |
| 16 | Franklin Township (Greene County) | 5.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 17 | Freeport Township | 4.9% (±5.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Greene 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 Jefferson Township (Greene County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jefferson Township (Greene County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Greene County), used by 58.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Greene County) heat with oil?
9.6% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Greene County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Greene County) have electric heat?
20.1% (±6.8 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Greene 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 Jefferson township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:37888, in state:42 county:059).
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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