How are homes heated in West Franklin Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in West Franklin Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in West Franklin Township, used by 84.2% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

4.9% heat with electricity.

6.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 84.2% (±3.8 points)
Electricity: 4.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 6.9%

Heating fuel in West Franklin Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	West Franklin Township	Armstrong County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	84.2% (±3.8 points)	74.2%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	6.9% (±2.5 points)	6.0%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	4.9% (±2.1 points)	10.7%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.5% (±1.2 points)	4.8%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	1.8% (±1.5 points)	2.4%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.0 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.3% (±0.4 points)	0.2%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±4.0 points)	1.1%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±0.8 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 West Franklin Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Armstrong County (6.0%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).

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

In West Franklin Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in 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 West Franklin Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Franklin Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
West Franklin Township	—	4.9% (±2.1 points)	—
Worthington	1.1 mi	9.3% (±8.7 points)	Not measurably different
Clearfield Township (Butler County)	4.5 mi	10.1% (±4.1 points)	Higher
East Franklin Township	4.8 mi	16.3% (±9.4 points)	Higher
North Buffalo Township	5.1 mi	17.6% (±7.1 points)	Higher
Sugarcreek Township	5.5 mi	12.1% (±6.6 points)	Higher
West Hills	5.6 mi	30.0% (±17.7 points)	Higher
Donegal Township (Butler County)	6.6 mi	13.4% (±6.7 points)	Higher
West Kittanning	6.7 mi	3.1% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Clearfield Township (Butler County), PA (10.1%), East Franklin Township, PA (16.3%), North Buffalo Township, PA (17.6%).

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
11	Bethel Township (Armstrong County)	9.3% (±6.1 points)
12	Kittanning Township	9.1% (±3.8 points)
13	Madison Township (Armstrong County)	8.8% (±3.8 points)
14	Plumcreek Township	8.0% (±3.8 points)
15 (tie)	Redbank Township (Armstrong County)	6.9% (±7.3 points)
15 (tie)	South Buffalo Township	6.9% (±2.8 points)
15 (tie)	West Franklin Township	6.9% (±2.5 points)
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)

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 West Franklin Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in West Franklin Township?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in West Franklin Township, used by 84.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in West Franklin Township heat with oil?

6.9% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in West Franklin Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in West Franklin Township have electric heat?

4.9% (±2.1 points) of occupied homes in West Franklin Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Franklin township, Armstrong 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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