How are homes heated in Venango Township (Crawford County), PA?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Venango Township (Crawford County), used by 36.7% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

12.2% heat with utility gas.

14.7% heat with electricity.

13.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on .

Utility gas
12.2% (±4.3 points)
Electricity
14.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene
13.6%

Heating fuel in Venango Township (Crawford County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostVenango Township (Crawford County)Crawford CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Utility gas12.2% (±4.3 points)47.2%51.3%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.13.6% (±4.8 points)10.0%14.0%3.9%
Electricity14.7% (±5.2 points)13.0%25.3%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)36.7% (±6.9 points)16.5%5.1%4.9%
Wood15.0% (±6.1 points)8.8%2.1%1.4%
Solar energy0.6% (±0.8 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke1.7% (±1.8 points)0.9%0.8%0.1%
Other fuel5.6% (±3.8 points)3.0%0.8%0.5%
No fuel used0.0% (±8.6 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 Venango Township (Crawford County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Crawford County (10.0%).

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

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

In Venango Township (Crawford County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Crawford County (13.0%).

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 (Crawford County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Venango Township (Crawford County)
PlaceDistanceHomes heated by electricityCompared with this place
Venango Township (Crawford County)—14.7% (±5.2 points)—
Venango3.2 mi1.2% (±2.1 points)Lower
Cambridge Springs3.4 mi13.7% (±5.1 points)Not measurably different
Edinboro3.9 mi31.4% (±10.4 points)Higher
Woodcock4.8 mi0.0% (±38.3 points)Not measurably different
Cussewago Township4.8 mi10.6% (±4.6 points)Not measurably different
Washington Township (Erie County)5.0 mi12.9% (±5.8 points)Not measurably different
Cambridge Township5.3 mi12.0% (±3.4 points)Not measurably different
Saegertown7.2 mi12.1% (±7.1 points)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Venango, PA (1.2%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Edinboro, PA (31.4%).

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

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

RankPlaceHomes heated by fuel oil
14Blooming Valley17.6% (±10.1 points)
15East Mead Township17.3% (±6.5 points)
16East Fairfield Township14.6% (±5.0 points)
17Hayfield Township14.0% (±4.9 points)
18Randolph Township13.9% (±4.3 points)
19Woodcock Township13.7% (±4.7 points)
20Venango Township (Crawford County)13.6% (±4.8 points)
21Oil Creek Township (Crawford County)13.4% (±7.5 points)
22Cussewago Township13.0% (±3.9 points)
23Pine Township (Crawford County)12.9% (±7.8 points)
24Vernon Township12.4% (±6.3 points)
25Rockdale Township12.2% (±4.6 points)
26Cambridge Township11.6% (±4.6 points)

Showing 13 of 51 places in Crawford 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 (Crawford County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Venango Township (Crawford County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Venango Township (Crawford County), used by 36.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Venango Township (Crawford County) heat with oil?

13.6% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes in Venango Township (Crawford County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Venango Township (Crawford County) have electric heat?

14.7% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes in Venango Township (Crawford 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, Crawford County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:79920, in state:42 county:039).

Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).

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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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