How are homes heated in McGovern, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in McGovern, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in McGovern, used by 90.6% (±5.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.8% heat with electricity.

2.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 90.6% (±5.6 points)
Electricity: 6.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.5%

Heating fuel in McGovern

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	McGovern	Washington County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	90.6% (±5.6 points)	66.5%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.5% (±3.1 points)	7.7%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	6.8% (±4.3 points)	21.0%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.0% (±1.7 points)	2.0%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±1.7 points)	1.6%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.7 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.7 points)	0.1%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±1.7 points)	0.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.7 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 McGovern, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Washington County (7.7%).

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

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In McGovern, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Washington County (21.0%).

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 McGovern

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with McGovern
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
McGovern	—	6.8% (±4.3 points)	—
Houston	1.2 mi	16.3% (±5.3 points)	Higher
Canonsburg	2.9 mi	24.0% (±5.5 points)	Higher
North Strabane Township	4.0 mi	17.1% (±3.5 points)	Higher
Muse	4.0 mi	5.8% (±4.8 points)	Not measurably different
East Washington	4.3 mi	13.3% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different
Washington	4.4 mi	24.3% (±4.0 points)	Higher
Canton Township (Washington County)	4.7 mi	27.9% (±6.8 points)	Higher
Wolfdale	4.7 mi	30.4% (±9.4 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Houston, PA (16.3%), Canonsburg, PA (24.0%), North Strabane Township, PA (17.1%).

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Wolfdale	17.6% (±8.8 points)
2	Muse	13.0% (±13.3 points)
3	Baidland	11.8% (±10.2 points)
4	Cecil-Bishop	8.8% (±6.2 points)
5	McGovern	2.5% (±3.1 points)
6	Gastonville	1.0% (±1.0 points)
7	McMurray	0.8% (±1.5 points)
8	Thompsonville	0.6% (±1.0 points)
9 (tie)	Lawrence	0.0% (±5.4 points)
9 (tie)	Southpointe	0.0% (±2.1 points)
9 (tie)	Wickerham Manor-Fisher	0.0% (±4.9 points)

McGovern is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

It lies inside Chartiers Township, whose figures include it.

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 McGovern

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in McGovern, used by 90.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in McGovern heat with oil?

2.5% (±3.1 points) of occupied homes in McGovern use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in McGovern have electric heat?

6.8% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in McGovern heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McGovern CDP, 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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