How are homes heated in South Mahoning Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in South Mahoning Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Mahoning Township, used by 66.3% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

5.2% heat with electricity.

2.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 66.3% (±7.0 points)
Electricity: 5.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.6%

Heating fuel in South Mahoning Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	South Mahoning Township	Indiana County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	66.3% (±7.0 points)	54.9%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.6% (±1.9 points)	16.0%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	5.2% (±2.8 points)	17.5%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	8.0% (±3.6 points)	4.9%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	12.2% (±4.6 points)	2.9%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.8 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	5.7% (±3.3 points)	1.5%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±5.8 points)	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±5.8 points)	0.9%	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 Mahoning Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Indiana County (16.0%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In South Mahoning Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Indiana County (17.5%).

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 South Mahoning Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Mahoning Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
South Mahoning Township	—	5.2% (±2.8 points)	—
Plumville	1.9 mi	0.0% (±36.0 points)	Not measurably different
Smicksburg	4.3 mi	0.0% (±74.1 points)	Not measurably different
West Mahoning Township	4.8 mi	1.5% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
East Mahoning Township	5.6 mi	14.2% (±6.9 points)	Higher
Marion Center	6.0 mi	19.4% (±15.0 points)	Not measurably different
Atwood	6.6 mi	6.5% (±7.0 points)	Not measurably different
Dayton	6.8 mi	4.7% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
Washington Township (Indiana County)	6.9 mi	14.1% (±6.5 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Mahoning Township, PA (14.2%), Washington Township (Indiana County), PA (14.1%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Indiana County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
23	East Mahoning Township	10.8% (±4.2 points)
24	North Mahoning Township	10.0% (±5.1 points)
25	Clymer	8.5% (±4.2 points)
26	Glen Campbell	6.3% (±11.8 points)
27	Canoe Township	5.3% (±3.1 points)
28	White Township (Indiana County)	5.1% (±2.1 points)
29	South Mahoning Township	2.6% (±1.9 points)
30 (tie)	Blairsville	1.2% (±1.4 points)
30 (tie)	Indiana	1.2% (±1.0 points)
32	Creekside	0.8% (±2.3 points)
33	Homer City	0.3% (±0.5 points)
34 (tie)	Marion Center	0.0% (±16.9 points)
34 (tie)	Plumville	0.0% (±36.0 points)

Showing 13 of 38 places in Indiana 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 Mahoning Township

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Mahoning Township, used by 66.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in South Mahoning Township heat with oil?

2.6% (±1.9 points) of occupied homes in South Mahoning Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in South Mahoning Township have electric heat?

5.2% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in South Mahoning Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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