How are homes heated in Buckskin Township, OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Buckskin Township, used by 34.9% (±13.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.6% heat with utility gas.
30.4% heat with electricity.
6.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 12.6% (±14.1 points)
- Electricity
- 30.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 6.1%
Heating fuel in Buckskin Township
| Fuel used most | Buckskin Township | Ross County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.6% (±14.1 points) | 30.0% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 6.1% (±5.9 points) | 4.2% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.4% (±10.6 points) | 47.3% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 34.9% (±13.6 points) | 14.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 12.6% (±8.9 points) | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 3.0% (±4.0 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 Buckskin Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ross County (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Buckskin Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Ross County (47.3%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (26.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Buckskin Township
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckskin Township | — | 30.4% (±10.6 points) | — |
| South Salem | 1.8 mi | 31.6% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield | 4.4 mi | 25.5% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paint Township (Ross County) | 6.2 mi | 58.0% (±19.4 points) | Higher |
| Concord Township (Ross County) | 6.2 mi | 61.1% (±7.4 points) | Higher |
| Madison Township (Highland County) | 6.6 mi | 28.9% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frankfort | 7.2 mi | 72.4% (±8.2 points) | Higher |
| Wayne Township (Fayette County) | 7.4 mi | 39.7% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Fayette County) | 7.8 mi | 35.4% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Paint Township (Ross County), OH (58.0%), Concord Township (Ross County), OH (61.1%), Frankfort, OH (72.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Ross County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Paxton Township | 12.1% (±5.6 points) |
| 7 | Concord Township (Ross County) | 10.2% (±5.7 points) |
| 8 | Green Township (Ross County) | 8.6% (±5.8 points) |
| 9 | Liberty Township (Ross County) | 8.3% (±6.2 points) |
| 10 | Franklin Township (Ross County) | 7.1% (±9.1 points) |
| 11 | Harrison Township (Ross County) | 6.9% (±9.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Buckskin Township | 6.1% (±5.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Twin Township (Ross County) | 6.1% (±4.5 points) |
| 14 | Huntington Township (Ross County) | 5.8% (±3.7 points) |
| 15 | Paint Township (Ross County) | 5.6% (±7.0 points) |
| 16 | Colerain Township (Ross County) | 4.8% (±7.0 points) |
| 17 | Union Township (Ross County) | 2.9% (±1.8 points) |
| 18 | Springfield Township (Ross County) | 1.7% (±2.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Ross 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 Buckskin Township
What is the most common way to heat a home in Buckskin Township?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Buckskin Township, used by 34.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Buckskin Township heat with oil?
6.1% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Buckskin Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Buckskin Township have electric heat?
30.4% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes in Buckskin Township 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 Buckskin township, Ross County, Ohio (county subdivision:10016, in state:39 county:141).
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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