How are homes heated in Venango Township (Butler County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Venango Township (Butler County), used by 29.7% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.9% heat with electricity.
16.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 29.7% (±9.1 points)
- Electricity
- 14.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 16.7%
Heating fuel in Venango Township (Butler County)
| Fuel used most | Venango Township (Butler County) | Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.7% (±9.1 points) | 68.0% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 16.7% (±5.2 points) | 6.4% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 14.9% (±6.9 points) | 18.6% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 17.3% (±7.2 points) | 4.3% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 16.7% (±6.8 points) | 1.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±9.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 4.0% (±2.8 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±9.6 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 Venango Township (Butler County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Butler County (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Venango Township (Butler County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Butler County (18.6%).
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 Venango Township (Butler County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venango Township (Butler County) | — | 14.9% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Eau Claire | 2.3 mi | 16.2% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cherry Valley | 2.8 mi | 3.3% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Butler County) | 4.4 mi | 13.5% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Butler County) | 4.7 mi | 21.9% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clintonville | 4.9 mi | 28.2% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Allegheny Township (Butler County) | 5.4 mi | 22.1% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Venango County) | 6.3 mi | 10.4% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scrubgrass Township | 6.3 mi | 8.0% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cherry Valley, PA (3.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Butler County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Muddy Creek Township | 21.2% (±6.3 points) |
| 9 | Clearfield Township (Butler County) | 20.2% (±8.7 points) |
| 10 | Worth Township (Butler County) | 19.1% (±5.0 points) |
| 11 | Concord Township (Butler County) | 17.3% (±5.5 points) |
| 12 | Middlesex Township (Butler County) | 17.0% (±7.7 points) |
| 13 | Marion Township (Butler County) | 16.8% (±5.6 points) |
| 14 | Venango Township (Butler County) | 16.7% (±5.2 points) |
| 15 | Donegal Township (Butler County) | 16.6% (±5.7 points) |
| 16 | Forward Township (Butler County) | 15.7% (±7.4 points) |
| 17 | Washington Township (Butler County) | 14.9% (±6.4 points) |
| 18 | Franklin Township (Butler County) | 14.0% (±4.2 points) |
| 19 | Jackson Township (Butler County) | 12.5% (±6.6 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Prospect | 11.9% (±4.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Butler 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 Venango Township (Butler County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Venango Township (Butler County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Venango Township (Butler County), used by 29.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Venango Township (Butler County) heat with oil?
16.7% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes in Venango Township (Butler County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Venango Township (Butler County) have electric heat?
14.9% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes in Venango Township (Butler 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 Venango township, Butler County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:79904, in state:42 county:019).
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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