How are homes heated in Springfield Township (Fayette County), PA?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Springfield Township (Fayette County), used by 43.4% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.9% heat with utility gas.
18.1% heat with electricity.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 7.9% (±6.6 points)
- Electricity
- 18.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 43.4%
Heating fuel in Springfield Township (Fayette County)
| Fuel used most | Springfield Township (Fayette County) | Fayette County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.9% (±6.6 points) | 44.0% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 43.4% (±9.3 points) | 24.5% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 18.1% (±6.3 points) | 21.3% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 12.6% (±7.6 points) | 5.0% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 14.1% (±8.2 points) | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.3% (±1.7 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 2.6% (±2.5 points) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±2.7 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 Springfield Township (Fayette County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Fayette County (24.5%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Springfield Township (Fayette County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Fayette County (21.3%).
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 Springfield Township (Fayette County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Township (Fayette County) | — | 18.1% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Saltlick Township | 5.4 mi | 12.8% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Connellsville Township | 5.9 mi | 20.3% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Connellsville | 7.2 mi | 22.6% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stewart Township | 7.5 mi | 32.5% (±10.1 points) | Higher |
| Bullskin Township | 8.0 mi | 36.9% (±5.9 points) | Higher |
| Connellsville | 8.2 mi | 19.5% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seven Springs | 8.4 mi | 87.9% (±14.8 points) | Higher |
| Ohiopyle | 8.6 mi | 75.0% (±50.3 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Stewart Township, PA (32.5%), Bullskin Township, PA (36.9%), Seven Springs, PA (87.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Nicholson Township (Fayette County) | 46.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 4 | Lower Tyrone Township | 45.6% (±10.5 points) |
| 5 | Wharton Township (Fayette County) | 45.4% (±11.3 points) |
| 6 | Jefferson Township (Fayette County) | 45.1% (±9.1 points) |
| 7 | Dunbar Township | 45.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 8 | Redstone Township | 43.7% (±8.1 points) |
| 9 | Springfield Township (Fayette County) | 43.4% (±9.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Franklin Township (Fayette County) | 41.0% (±10.1 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Henry Clay Township | 41.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 12 | Perry Township (Fayette County) | 40.9% (±7.7 points) |
| 13 | Georges Township | 36.9% (±8.7 points) |
| 14 | German Township | 36.6% (±10.5 points) |
| 15 | Upper Tyrone Township | 32.2% (±7.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Fayette 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 Springfield Township (Fayette County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Springfield Township (Fayette County)?
Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Springfield Township (Fayette County), used by 43.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Springfield Township (Fayette County) heat with oil?
43.4% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes in Springfield Township (Fayette County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Springfield Township (Fayette County) have electric heat?
18.1% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Springfield Township (Fayette 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 Springfield township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:73064, in state:42 county:051).
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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