How are homes heated in Rockland Township (Venango County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rockland Township (Venango County), used by 55.4% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.0% heat with electricity.
4.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 55.4% (±7.7 points)
- Electricity
- 7.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 4.4%
Heating fuel in Rockland Township (Venango County)
| Fuel used most | Rockland Township (Venango County) | Venango County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.4% (±7.7 points) | 67.7% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 4.4% (±3.2 points) | 4.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 7.0% (±3.1 points) | 10.1% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 18.6% (±8.6 points) | 10.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.9% (±3.0 points) | 5.5% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 5.5% (±4.5 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | 0.2% | 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 Rockland Township (Venango County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Venango County (4.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Rockland Township (Venango County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Venango County (10.1%).
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 Rockland Township (Venango County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockland Township (Venango County) | — | 7.0% (±3.1 points) | — |
| Richland Township (Venango County) | 4.7 mi | 12.4% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scrubgrass Township | 5.3 mi | 8.0% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sandycreek Township | 6.3 mi | 6.5% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cranberry Township (Venango County) | 6.5 mi | 7.7% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seneca | 6.8 mi | 21.5% (±9.5 points) | Higher |
| Emlenton | 7.4 mi | 10.0% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Venango County) | 7.4 mi | 10.4% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Clarion County) | 7.8 mi | 6.4% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Seneca, PA (21.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Venango County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (tie) | Plum Township | 11.6% (±6.7 points) |
| 10 | Richland Township (Venango County) | 10.8% (±7.4 points) |
| 11 | Oakland Township (Venango County) | 8.2% (±3.6 points) |
| 12 | Oil Creek Township (Venango County) | 7.6% (±5.1 points) |
| 13 | Allegheny Township (Venango County) | 7.2% (±4.9 points) |
| 14 | Utica | 6.8% (±9.0 points) |
| 15 | Rockland Township (Venango County) | 4.4% (±3.2 points) |
| 16 | Sandycreek Township | 4.1% (±4.8 points) |
| 17 | Cherrytree Township | 3.7% (±2.1 points) |
| 18 | Frenchcreek Township | 3.6% (±2.1 points) |
| 19 | Sugarcreek | 3.5% (±3.5 points) |
| 20 | Clintonville | 3.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 21 | Cornplanter Township | 2.8% (±2.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Venango 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 Rockland Township (Venango County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Rockland Township (Venango County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Rockland Township (Venango County), used by 55.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Rockland Township (Venango County) heat with oil?
4.4% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in Rockland Township (Venango County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Rockland Township (Venango County) have electric heat?
7.0% (±3.1 points) of occupied homes in Rockland Township (Venango 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 Rockland township, Venango County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:65560, in state:42 county:121).
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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