How are homes heated in Chester Township (Meigs County), OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Chester Township (Meigs County), used by 59.1% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.7% heat with utility gas.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 21.7% (±9.6 points)
- Electricity
- 59.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Chester Township (Meigs County)
| Fuel used most | Chester Township (Meigs County) | Meigs County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.7% (±9.6 points) | 30.2% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 59.1% (±12.2 points) | 49.4% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 12.8% (±6.7 points) | 13.5% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 6.3% (±5.0 points) | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.3% | 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 Chester Township (Meigs County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Meigs County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Chester Township (Meigs County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Meigs County (49.4%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (26.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Chester Township (Meigs County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Township (Meigs County) | — | 59.1% (±12.2 points) | — |
| Orange Township (Meigs County) | 5.1 mi | 54.4% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sutton Township | 5.2 mi | 56.3% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Syracuse | 5.8 mi | 60.3% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salisbury Township | 6.5 mi | 39.6% (±5.6 points) | Lower |
| Pomeroy | 6.5 mi | 36.9% (±9.3 points) | Lower |
| New Haven | 6.6 mi | 84.6% (±8.2 points) | Higher |
| Hartford City | 6.6 mi | 73.0% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bedford Township (Meigs County) | 7.1 mi | 45.2% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Salisbury Township, OH (39.6%), Pomeroy, OH (36.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Haven, WV (84.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Meigs County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Middleport | 0.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Pomeroy | 0.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Racine | 0.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Rutland | 0.0% (±11.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Syracuse | 0.0% (±11.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Bedford Township (Meigs County) | 0.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Chester Township (Meigs County) | 0.0% (±4.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Columbia Township (Meigs County) | 0.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Letart Township | 0.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Orange Township (Meigs County) | 0.0% (±9.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Rutland Township | 0.0% (±3.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Scipio Township (Meigs County) | 0.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Sutton Township | 0.0% (±2.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Meigs 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 Chester Township (Meigs County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Chester Township (Meigs County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Chester Township (Meigs County), used by 59.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Chester Township (Meigs County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±4.0 points) of occupied homes in Chester Township (Meigs County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Chester Township (Meigs County) have electric heat?
59.1% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes in Chester Township (Meigs 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 Chester township, Meigs County, Ohio (county subdivision:14016, in state:39 county:105).
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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