How are homes heated in Rayburn Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Rayburn Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rayburn Township, used by 48.2% (±8.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

27.0% heat with electricity.

15.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 48.2% (±8.1 points)
Electricity: 27.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 15.3%

Heating fuel in Rayburn Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Rayburn Township	Armstrong County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	48.2% (±8.1 points)	74.2%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	15.3% (±5.8 points)	6.0%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	27.0% (±7.4 points)	10.7%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	4.8% (±2.5 points)	4.8%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	0.7% (±0.8 points)	2.4%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.4 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	2.6% (±3.6 points)	0.2%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.4% (±1.3 points)	1.1%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±5.4 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 Rayburn Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Armstrong County (6.0%).

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

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

In Rayburn Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Armstrong County (10.7%).

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 Rayburn Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Rayburn Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Rayburn Township	—	27.0% (±7.4 points)	—
Kittanning	1.7 mi	12.7% (±6.2 points)	Lower
Applewold	2.4 mi	7.9% (±7.3 points)	Lower
West Kittanning	2.7 mi	3.1% (±2.4 points)	Lower
West Hills	3.1 mi	30.0% (±17.7 points)	Not measurably different
Manorville	3.5 mi	11.9% (±8.1 points)	Lower
Valley Township (Armstrong County)	3.8 mi	6.3% (±4.5 points)	Lower
East Franklin Township	4.6 mi	16.3% (±9.4 points)	Not measurably different
Manor Township (Armstrong County)	4.8 mi	18.8% (±7.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kittanning, PA (12.7%), Applewold, PA (7.9%), West Kittanning, PA (3.1%).

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
1	Washington Township (Armstrong County)	28.6% (±7.2 points)
2	South Bend Township	19.9% (±6.9 points)
3	Cowanshannock Township	18.3% (±5.2 points)
4	Perry Township (Armstrong County)	16.5% (±9.5 points)
5	Rayburn Township	15.3% (±5.8 points)
6	Sugarcreek Township	13.3% (±6.6 points)
7	Boggs Township (Armstrong County)	11.2% (±4.7 points)
8	North Buffalo Township	10.0% (±5.7 points)
9	Gilpin Township	9.8% (±3.1 points)
10	Kiskiminetas Township	9.7% (±4.5 points)
11	Bethel Township (Armstrong County)	9.3% (±6.1 points)

Showing 11 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 Rayburn Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rayburn Township, used by 48.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Rayburn Township heat with oil?

15.3% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Rayburn Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Rayburn Township have electric heat?

27.0% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes in Rayburn Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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