How are homes heated in Washington Township (Indiana County), PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Washington Township (Indiana County), PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Indiana County), used by 55.1% (±7.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

14.1% heat with electricity.

12.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 55.1% (±7.9 points)
Electricity: 14.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 12.3%

Heating fuel in Washington Township (Indiana County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Washington Township (Indiana County)	Indiana County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	55.1% (±7.9 points)	54.9%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	12.3% (±4.6 points)	16.0%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	14.1% (±6.5 points)	17.5%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	11.3% (±5.1 points)	4.9%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	4.3% (±2.3 points)	2.9%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±5.3 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.7% (±0.9 points)	1.5%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.2% (±1.9 points)	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±5.3 points)	0.9%	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 Washington Township (Indiana County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Indiana County (16.0%).

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

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

In Washington Township (Indiana County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Indiana County (17.5%).

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 Washington Township (Indiana County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Washington Township (Indiana County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Washington Township (Indiana County)	—	14.1% (±6.5 points)	—
Creekside	2.9 mi	0.0% (±23.4 points)	Not measurably different
Atwood	3.0 mi	6.5% (±7.0 points)	Not measurably different
Ernest	3.8 mi	4.6% (±4.7 points)	Lower
Plumville	5.2 mi	0.0% (±36.0 points)	Not measurably different
Rayne Township	6.1 mi	25.8% (±10.5 points)	Not measurably different
Shelocta	6.4 mi	5.9% (±13.3 points)	Not measurably different
Chevy Chase Heights	6.6 mi	24.2% (±15.1 points)	Not measurably different
Plumcreek Township	6.7 mi	11.0% (±5.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ernest, PA (4.6%).

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

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

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
16	Rayne Township	17.7% (±7.7 points)
17	Center Township (Indiana County)	17.0% (±6.9 points)
18	Banks Township (Indiana County)	16.8% (±6.2 points)
19	Grant Township	16.7% (±8.0 points)
20	Armstrong Township (Indiana County)	16.3% (±6.3 points)
21	Young Township (Indiana County)	12.8% (±5.0 points)
22	Washington Township (Indiana County)	12.3% (±4.6 points)
23	East Mahoning Township	10.8% (±4.2 points)
24	North Mahoning Township	10.0% (±5.1 points)
25	Clymer	8.5% (±4.2 points)
26	Glen Campbell	6.3% (±11.8 points)
27	Canoe Township	5.3% (±3.1 points)
28	White Township (Indiana County)	5.1% (±2.1 points)

Showing 13 of 38 places in Indiana 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 Washington Township (Indiana County)

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Washington Township (Indiana County), used by 55.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Washington Township (Indiana County) heat with oil?

12.3% (±4.6 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Indiana County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Washington Township (Indiana County) have electric heat?

14.1% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Washington Township (Indiana County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania

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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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