How are homes heated in Mahoning Township (Armstrong County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Mahoning Township (Armstrong County), used by 78.4% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
11.1% heat with electricity.
6.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 78.4% (±6.2 points)
- Electricity
- 11.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 6.5%
Heating fuel in Mahoning Township (Armstrong County)
| Fuel used most | Mahoning Township (Armstrong County) | Armstrong County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.4% (±6.2 points) | 74.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 6.5% (±4.2 points) | 6.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 11.1% (±4.8 points) | 10.7% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.4% (±1.7 points) | 4.8% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.6% (±1.8 points) | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.7 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 Mahoning Township (Armstrong County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Armstrong County (6.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Mahoning Township (Armstrong County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Armstrong County (10.7%).
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 Mahoning Township (Armstrong County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoning Township (Armstrong County) | — | 11.1% (±4.8 points) | — |
| South Bethlehem | 2.9 mi | 9.9% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Bethlehem | 3.5 mi | 19.3% (±6.4 points) | Higher |
| Redbank Township (Armstrong County) | 4.5 mi | 4.8% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Township (Armstrong County) | 5.2 mi | 2.9% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Hawthorn | 5.2 mi | 3.6% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Wayne Township (Armstrong County) | 5.5 mi | 5.5% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Armstrong County) | 5.9 mi | 6.3% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boggs Township (Armstrong County) | 6.1 mi | 15.8% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pine Township (Armstrong County), PA (2.9%), Hawthorn, PA (3.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Bethlehem, PA (19.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Armstrong County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Madison Township (Armstrong County) | 8.8% (±3.8 points) |
| 14 | Plumcreek Township | 8.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Redbank Township (Armstrong County) | 6.9% (±7.3 points) |
| 15 (tie) | South Buffalo Township | 6.9% (±2.8 points) |
| 15 (tie) | West Franklin Township | 6.9% (±2.5 points) |
| 18 | Bradys Bend Township | 6.7% (±4.4 points) |
| 19 | Mahoning Township (Armstrong County) | 6.5% (±4.2 points) |
| 20 | Burrell Township (Armstrong County) | 5.6% (±3.4 points) |
| 21 | Atwood | 4.8% (±7.5 points) |
| 22 | Kittanning | 4.3% (±4.2 points) |
| 23 | Parks Township | 4.0% (±2.5 points) |
| 24 | Valley Township (Armstrong County) | 3.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Cadogan Township | 2.6% (±3.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in Armstrong 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 Mahoning Township (Armstrong County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Mahoning Township (Armstrong County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Mahoning Township (Armstrong County), used by 78.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Mahoning Township (Armstrong County) heat with oil?
6.5% (±4.2 points) of occupied homes in Mahoning Township (Armstrong County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Mahoning Township (Armstrong County) have electric heat?
11.1% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes in Mahoning Township (Armstrong 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 Mahoning township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:46632, in state:42 county:005).
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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