How are homes heated in Clay Township (Highland County), OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Clay Township (Highland County), used by 46.1% (±15.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.5% heat with utility gas.
10.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.5% (±1.2 points)
- Electricity
- 46.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 10.2%
Heating fuel in Clay Township (Highland County)
| Fuel used most | Clay Township (Highland County) | Highland County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.5% (±1.2 points) | 24.1% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 10.2% (±11.5 points) | 3.2% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 46.1% (±15.7 points) | 46.5% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 28.5% (±11.7 points) | 15.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 9.2% (±7.9 points) | 6.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.9% (±5.4 points) | 3.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% (±2.7 points) | 0.7% | 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 Clay Township (Highland County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Highland County (3.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Clay Township (Highland County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Highland County (46.5%).
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 Clay Township (Highland County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Township (Highland County) | — | 46.1% (±15.7 points) | — |
| Green Township (Brown County) | 3.7 mi | 69.5% (±9.0 points) | Higher |
| Whiteoak Township | 4.5 mi | 49.8% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sardinia | 4.7 mi | 61.5% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mowrystown | 4.8 mi | 49.1% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Brown County) | 5.7 mi | 66.7% (±9.5 points) | Higher |
| Mount Orab | 5.7 mi | 51.6% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Highland County) | 5.7 mi | 59.0% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamer Township | 7.5 mi | 69.1% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Green Township (Brown County), OH (69.5%), Washington Township (Brown County), OH (66.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Highland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem Township (Highland County) | 12.4% (±17.4 points) |
| 2 | Dodson Township | 11.7% (±7.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Lynchburg | 11.2% (±7.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Mowrystown | 11.2% (±13.4 points) |
| 5 | Clay Township (Highland County) | 10.2% (±11.5 points) |
| 6 | Brushcreek Township | 7.4% (±5.2 points) |
| 7 | Sinking Spring | 6.9% (±10.6 points) |
| 8 | New Market Township | 4.2% (±4.8 points) |
| 9 | Washington Township (Highland County) | 3.9% (±4.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Concord Township (Highland County) | 3.7% (±4.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Whiteoak Township | 3.7% (±4.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 24 places in Highland 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 Clay Township (Highland County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Clay Township (Highland County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Clay Township (Highland County), used by 46.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Clay Township (Highland County) heat with oil?
10.2% (±11.5 points) of occupied homes in Clay Township (Highland County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Clay Township (Highland County) have electric heat?
46.1% (±15.7 points) of occupied homes in Clay Township (Highland 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 Clay township, Highland County, Ohio (county subdivision:15476, in state:39 county:071).
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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