How are homes heated in Rockdale Township, PA?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Rockdale Township, used by 36.3% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.9% heat with utility gas.
9.9% heat with electricity.
12.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 9.9% (±3.6 points)
- Electricity
- 9.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 12.2%
Heating fuel in Rockdale Township
| Fuel used most | Rockdale Township | Crawford County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.9% (±3.6 points) | 47.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 12.2% (±4.6 points) | 10.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 9.9% (±4.5 points) | 13.0% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 36.3% (±9.3 points) | 16.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 16.0% (±8.8 points) | 8.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 14.4% (±5.6 points) | 3.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.1 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 Rockdale Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Crawford County (10.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Rockdale Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Crawford County (13.0%).
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 Rockdale Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale Township | — | 9.9% (±4.5 points) | — |
| Cambridge Township | 3.1 mi | 12.0% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cambridge Springs | 4.8 mi | 13.7% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mill Village | 4.9 mi | 7.9% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| LeBoeuf Township | 5.1 mi | 6.8% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond Township (Crawford County) | 6.1 mi | 12.2% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomfield Township (Crawford County) | 6.8 mi | 9.5% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodcock | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±38.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Athens Township (Crawford County) | 7.4 mi | 15.9% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Crawford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Woodcock Township | 13.7% (±4.7 points) |
| 20 | Venango Township (Crawford County) | 13.6% (±4.8 points) |
| 21 | Oil Creek Township (Crawford County) | 13.4% (±7.5 points) |
| 22 | Cussewago Township | 13.0% (±3.9 points) |
| 23 | Pine Township (Crawford County) | 12.9% (±7.8 points) |
| 24 | Vernon Township | 12.4% (±6.3 points) |
| 25 | Rockdale Township | 12.2% (±4.6 points) |
| 26 | Cambridge Township | 11.6% (±4.6 points) |
| 27 | Summerhill Township (Crawford County) | 11.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 28 | Wayne Township (Crawford County) | 10.9% (±4.3 points) |
| 29 | Steuben Township | 9.8% (±4.8 points) |
| 30 | West Shenango Township | 9.6% (±5.6 points) |
| 31 | Spring Township (Crawford County) | 9.2% (±3.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Crawford 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 Rockdale Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Rockdale Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Rockdale Township, used by 36.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Rockdale Township heat with oil?
12.2% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes in Rockdale Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Rockdale Township have electric heat?
9.9% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Rockdale Township 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 Rockdale township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:65440, in state:42 county:039).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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