How are homes heated in Benton Township (Paulding County), OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Benton Township (Paulding County), used by 40.2% (±13.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.5% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 30.5% (±9.0 points)
- Electricity
- 40.2%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Benton Township (Paulding County)
| Fuel used most | Benton Township (Paulding County) | Paulding County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.5% (±9.0 points) | 28.7% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 40.2% (±13.1 points) | 38.9% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 19.1% (±11.5 points) | 26.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.0% (±7.0 points) | 3.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 5.3% (±9.3 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±10.4 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 Benton Township (Paulding County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Paulding County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Benton Township (Paulding County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Paulding County (38.9%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (26.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Benton Township (Paulding County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Township (Paulding County) | — | 40.2% (±13.1 points) | — |
| Payne | 3.3 mi | 33.3% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Allen County) | 5.3 mi | 34.5% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Paulding County) | 5.6 mi | 34.6% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tully Township (Van Wert County) | 5.9 mi | 29.9% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Creek Township | 6.0 mi | 24.6% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Allen County) | 6.9 mi | 20.9% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
| Monroeville | 7.6 mi | 15.8% (±6.2 points) | Lower |
| Convoy | 8.3 mi | 30.4% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Monroe Township (Allen County), IN (20.9%), Monroeville, IN (15.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Paulding County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 11 (tie) | Antwerp | 0.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Broughton | 0.0% (±47.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Haviland | 0.0% (±43.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Paulding | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Payne | 0.0% (±8.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Auglaize Township (Paulding County) | 0.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Benton Township (Paulding County) | 0.0% (±10.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Blue Creek Township | 0.0% (±15.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Emerald Township | 0.0% (±14.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Harrison Township (Paulding County) | 0.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Jackson Township (Paulding County) | 0.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Washington Township (Paulding County) | 0.0% (±13.2 points) |
Showing 12 of 22 places in Paulding 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 Benton Township (Paulding County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Benton Township (Paulding County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Benton Township (Paulding County), used by 40.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Benton Township (Paulding County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±10.4 points) of occupied homes in Benton Township (Paulding County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Benton Township (Paulding County) have electric heat?
40.2% (±13.1 points) of occupied homes in Benton Township (Paulding 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 Benton township, Paulding County, Ohio (county subdivision:05634, in state:39 county:125).
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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