How are homes heated in South Franklin Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in South Franklin Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Franklin Township, used by 41.9% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

39.0% heat with electricity.

12.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 41.9% (±8.9 points)
Electricity: 39.0%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 12.1%

Heating fuel in South Franklin Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	South Franklin Township	Washington County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	41.9% (±8.9 points)	66.5%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	12.1% (±6.4 points)	7.7%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	39.0% (±7.2 points)	21.0%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	4.5% (±4.1 points)	2.0%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	2.1% (±1.8 points)	1.6%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.6 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.4% (±0.7 points)	0.1%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±2.6 points)	0.5%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±2.6 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 South Franklin Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Washington County (7.7%).

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

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

In South Franklin Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Washington County (21.0%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near South Franklin Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Franklin Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
South Franklin Township	—	39.0% (±7.2 points)	—
Morris Township (Washington County)	3.7 mi	36.7% (±10.8 points)	Not measurably different
North Franklin Township	4.9 mi	27.6% (±8.6 points)	Lower
Buffalo Township (Washington County)	5.1 mi	26.1% (±7.6 points)	Lower
Amwell Township	5.3 mi	30.0% (±9.9 points)	Not measurably different
East Finley Township	5.8 mi	41.9% (±10.6 points)	Not measurably different
Washington	6.3 mi	24.3% (±4.0 points)	Lower
East Washington	6.6 mi	13.3% (±7.2 points)	Lower
Claysville	6.7 mi	24.3% (±12.7 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Franklin Township, PA (27.6%), Buffalo Township (Washington County), PA (26.1%), Washington, PA (24.3%).

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
15	West Finley Township	19.3% (±8.7 points)
16	East Finley Township	16.4% (±6.2 points)
17	Robinson Township (Washington County)	16.3% (±4.9 points)
18	Stockdale	16.2% (±12.5 points)
19	Canton Township (Washington County)	14.8% (±5.0 points)
20	Donegal Township (Washington County)	14.0% (±5.7 points)
21	South Franklin Township	12.1% (±6.4 points)
22	Morris Township (Washington County)	11.9% (±6.7 points)
23	Fallowfield Township	11.8% (±4.3 points)
24	North Bethlehem Township	11.3% (±4.2 points)
25	West Bethlehem Township	10.5% (±4.9 points)
26	Deemston	9.7% (±4.8 points)
27	Cecil Township	9.1% (±2.9 points)

Showing 13 of 65 places in Washington 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 South Franklin Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Franklin Township, used by 41.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in South Franklin Township heat with oil?

12.1% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes in South Franklin Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in South Franklin Township have electric heat?

39.0% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes in South Franklin Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Franklin township, Washington 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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