How are homes heated in Venango Township (Erie County), PA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Venango Township (Erie County), used by 39.1% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.7% heat with electricity.
12.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 39.1% (±8.9 points)
- Electricity
- 4.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 12.1%
Heating fuel in Venango Township (Erie County)
| Fuel used most | Venango Township (Erie County) | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.1% (±8.9 points) | 78.0% | 51.3% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 12.1% (±4.8 points) | 2.2% | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 4.7% (±2.7 points) | 11.2% | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 30.5% (±7.8 points) | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.6% (±3.0 points) | 1.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 7.4% (±6.2 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.5% | 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 (Erie County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Erie County (2.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Venango Township (Erie County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Erie County (11.2%).
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 (Erie County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venango Township (Erie County) | — | 4.7% (±2.7 points) | — |
| Wattsburg | 3.3 mi | 15.0% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Amity Township (Erie County) | 5.1 mi | 8.7% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield Township (Erie County) | 5.3 mi | 5.1% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greene Township (Erie County) | 6.0 mi | 11.2% (±5.0 points) | Higher |
| Town of French Creek | 6.2 mi | 5.6% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Mina | 8.7 mi | 4.8% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Erie County) | 9.8 mi | 7.9% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harborcreek Township | 9.8 mi | 8.1% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Greene Township (Erie County), PA (11.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Erie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Township (Erie County) | 22.8% (±8.7 points) |
| 2 | Amity Township (Erie County) | 17.7% (±6.1 points) |
| 3 | Concord Township (Erie County) | 13.9% (±5.2 points) |
| 4 | Elk Creek Township | 13.0% (±5.8 points) |
| 5 | Venango Township (Erie County) | 12.1% (±4.8 points) |
| 6 | LeBoeuf Township | 11.1% (±4.7 points) |
| 7 | Greene Township (Erie County) | 10.9% (±7.8 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Platea | 8.0% (±5.0 points) |
| 8 (tie) | McKean Township | 8.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Union Township (Erie County) | 8.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 11 | Elgin | 6.6% (±6.0 points) |
Showing 11 of 38 places in Erie 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 (Erie County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Venango Township (Erie County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Venango Township (Erie County), used by 39.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Venango Township (Erie County) heat with oil?
12.1% (±4.8 points) of occupied homes in Venango Township (Erie County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Venango Township (Erie County) have electric heat?
4.7% (±2.7 points) of occupied homes in Venango Township (Erie 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, Erie County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:79928, in state:42 county:049).
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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