How are homes heated in LeBoeuf Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in LeBoeuf Township, PA, 2020–2024
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in LeBoeuf Township, used by 34.0% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

21.6% heat with utility gas.

6.8% heat with electricity.

11.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 21.6% (±7.1 points)
Electricity: 6.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 11.1%

Heating fuel in LeBoeuf Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	LeBoeuf Township	Erie County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	21.6% (±7.1 points)	78.0%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	11.1% (±4.7 points)	2.2%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	6.8% (±3.2 points)	11.2%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	34.0% (±7.4 points)	5.1%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	12.2% (±5.5 points)	1.6%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.3 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	3.4% (±3.4 points)	0.1%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	10.5% (±5.1 points)	1.4%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±0.9 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 LeBoeuf Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Erie County (2.2%).

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

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

In LeBoeuf Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Erie County (11.2%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near LeBoeuf Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with LeBoeuf Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
LeBoeuf Township	—	6.8% (±3.2 points)	—
Mill Village	0.8 mi	7.9% (±8.8 points)	Not measurably different
Waterford	4.7 mi	15.8% (±6.2 points)	Higher
Cambridge Township	4.7 mi	12.0% (±3.4 points)	Higher
Rockdale Township	5.1 mi	9.9% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
Waterford Township	5.6 mi	2.1% (±2.3 points)	Lower
Union City	6.0 mi	8.6% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Union Township (Erie County)	7.1 mi	5.9% (±2.8 points)	Not measurably different
Cambridge Springs	7.5 mi	13.7% (±5.1 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Waterford Township, PA (2.1%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Waterford, PA (15.8%), Cambridge Township, PA (12.0%), Cambridge Springs, PA (13.7%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Franklin Township (Erie County)	22.8% (±8.7 points)
2	Amity Township (Erie County)	17.7% (±6.1 points)
3	Concord Township (Erie County)	13.9% (±5.2 points)
4	Elk Creek Township	13.0% (±5.8 points)
5	Venango Township (Erie County)	12.1% (±4.8 points)
6	LeBoeuf Township	11.1% (±4.7 points)
7	Greene Township (Erie County)	10.9% (±7.8 points)
8 (tie)	Platea	8.0% (±5.0 points)
8 (tie)	McKean Township	8.0% (±4.9 points)
8 (tie)	Union Township (Erie County)	8.0% (±3.8 points)
11	Elgin	6.6% (±6.0 points)
12	Waterford Township	6.3% (±5.5 points)

Showing 12 of 38 places in Erie 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 LeBoeuf Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in LeBoeuf Township?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in LeBoeuf Township, used by 34.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in LeBoeuf Township heat with oil?

11.1% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes in LeBoeuf Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in LeBoeuf Township have electric heat?

6.8% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in LeBoeuf Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — LeBoeuf township, Erie 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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