How are homes heated in Valley Township (Armstrong County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Valley Township (Armstrong County), used by 71.9% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
6.3% heat with electricity.
3.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 71.9% (±9.6 points)
- Electricity
- 6.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 3.0%
Heating fuel in Valley Township (Armstrong County)
| Fuel used most | Valley Township (Armstrong County) | Armstrong County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 71.9% (±9.6 points) | 74.2% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 3.0% (±2.6 points) | 6.0% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 6.3% (±4.5 points) | 10.7% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.4% (±2.9 points) | 4.8% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.1% (±1.4 points) | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.7% (±1.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±11.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 12.6% (±8.0 points) | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±11.3 points) | 0.6% | 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 Valley Township (Armstrong County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Armstrong County (6.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Valley Township (Armstrong County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Armstrong County (10.7%).
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 Valley Township (Armstrong County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Township (Armstrong County) | — | 6.3% (±4.5 points) | — |
| Rayburn Township | 3.8 mi | 27.0% (±7.4 points) | Higher |
| Boggs Township (Armstrong County) | 4.4 mi | 15.8% (±7.3 points) | Higher |
| Kittanning Township | 4.9 mi | 9.1% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kittanning | 5.5 mi | 12.7% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rural Valley | 5.5 mi | 10.6% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Applewold | 5.8 mi | 7.9% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manorville | 6.2 mi | 11.9% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Kittanning | 6.2 mi | 3.1% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rayburn Township, PA (27.0%), Boggs Township (Armstrong County), PA (15.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Armstrong County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Bradys Bend Township | 6.7% (±4.4 points) |
| 19 | Mahoning Township (Armstrong County) | 6.5% (±4.2 points) |
| 20 | Burrell Township (Armstrong County) | 5.6% (±3.4 points) |
| 21 | Atwood | 4.8% (±7.5 points) |
| 22 | Kittanning | 4.3% (±4.2 points) |
| 23 | Parks Township | 4.0% (±2.5 points) |
| 24 | Valley Township (Armstrong County) | 3.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Cadogan Township | 2.6% (±3.6 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Hovey Township | 2.6% (±5.9 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Dayton | 2.3% (±2.8 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Manor Township (Armstrong County) | 2.3% (±2.2 points) |
| 29 | Wayne Township (Armstrong County) | 2.1% (±1.7 points) |
| 30 | Rural Valley | 1.7% (±1.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in Armstrong 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 Valley Township (Armstrong County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Valley Township (Armstrong County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Valley Township (Armstrong County), used by 71.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Valley Township (Armstrong County) heat with oil?
3.0% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in Valley Township (Armstrong County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Valley Township (Armstrong County) have electric heat?
6.3% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Valley Township (Armstrong 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 Valley township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:79528, in state:42 county:005).
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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Figures last updated on .
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