How are homes heated in Scrubgrass Township, PA?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Scrubgrass Township, used by 34.9% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.2% heat with utility gas.
8.0% heat with electricity.
13.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 30.2% (±9.0 points)
- Electricity
- 8.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 13.4%
Heating fuel in Scrubgrass Township
| Fuel used most | Scrubgrass Township | Venango County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.2% (±9.0 points) | 67.7% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 13.4% (±5.7 points) | 4.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 8.0% (±3.7 points) | 10.1% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 34.9% (±8.4 points) | 10.5% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 10.9% (±5.2 points) | 5.5% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±8.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 2.6% (±2.9 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±8.1 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±8.1 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 Scrubgrass Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Venango County (4.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Scrubgrass Township, 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 Scrubgrass Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrubgrass Township | — | 8.0% (±3.7 points) | — |
| Cherry Valley | 3.7 mi | 3.3% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emlenton | 4.1 mi | 10.0% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Venango County) | 4.7 mi | 10.4% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clintonville | 5.2 mi | 28.2% (±14.7 points) | Higher |
| Eau Claire | 5.2 mi | 16.2% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockland Township (Venango County) | 5.3 mi | 7.0% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Allegheny Township (Butler County) | 5.4 mi | 22.1% (±9.6 points) | Higher |
| Richland Township (Venango County) | 5.7 mi | 12.4% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Clintonville, PA (28.2%), Allegheny Township (Butler County), PA (22.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barkeyville | 53.7% (±12.8 points) |
| 2 | Irwin Township | 20.6% (±5.9 points) |
| 3 | Victory Township | 20.1% (±7.3 points) |
| 4 | Jackson Township (Venango County) | 16.9% (±7.3 points) |
| 5 | Canal Township | 15.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 6 | Scrubgrass Township | 13.4% (±5.7 points) |
| 7 | Mineral Township | 12.3% (±5.0 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Clinton Township (Venango County) | 11.6% (±8.4 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 12 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 Scrubgrass Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Scrubgrass Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Scrubgrass Township, used by 34.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Scrubgrass Township heat with oil?
13.4% (±5.7 points) of occupied homes in Scrubgrass Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Scrubgrass Township have electric heat?
8.0% (±3.7 points) of occupied homes in Scrubgrass 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 Scrubgrass township, Venango County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:69016, in state:42 county:121).
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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