How are homes heated in Decatur Township (Lawrence County), OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Decatur Township (Lawrence County), used by 54.4% (±21.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.9% heat with utility gas.
27.0% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 12.9% (±15.4 points)
- Electricity
- 27.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Decatur Township (Lawrence County)
| Fuel used most | Decatur Township (Lawrence County) | Lawrence County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.9% (±15.4 points) | 41.0% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±14.4 points) | 0.2% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 27.0% (±16.8 points) | 42.4% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 54.4% (±21.3 points) | 14.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.8% (±7.0 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±14.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±14.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±14.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±14.4 points) | 0.2% | 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 Decatur Township (Lawrence County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Lawrence County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Decatur Township (Lawrence County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Lawrence County (42.4%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (26.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Decatur Township (Lawrence County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Township (Lawrence County) | — | 27.0% (±16.8 points) | — |
| Vernon Township (Scioto County) | 5.6 mi | 46.8% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Symmes Township (Lawrence County) | 5.7 mi | 16.0% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Lawrence County) | 6.9 mi | 15.1% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County) | 7.1 mi | 35.4% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloom Township (Scioto County) | 7.1 mi | 42.5% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Webster | 7.9 mi | 29.9% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aid Township | 8.2 mi | 14.7% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield Township (Gallia County) | 9.2 mi | 15.5% (±24.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Athalia | 0.0% (±25.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Burlington | 0.0% (±2.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Coal Grove | 0.0% (±5.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Hanging Rock | 0.0% (±39.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Ironton | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Aid Township | 0.0% (±13.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Decatur Township (Lawrence County) | 0.0% (±14.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County) | 0.0% (±4.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lawrence Township (Lawrence County) | 0.0% (±4.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Mason Township | 0.0% (±11.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Perry Township (Lawrence County) | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Rome Township (Lawrence County) | 0.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Symmes Township (Lawrence County) | 0.0% (±30.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Lawrence 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 Decatur Township (Lawrence County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Decatur Township (Lawrence County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Decatur Township (Lawrence County), used by 54.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Decatur Township (Lawrence County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±14.4 points) of occupied homes in Decatur Township (Lawrence County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Decatur Township (Lawrence County) have electric heat?
27.0% (±16.8 points) of occupied homes in Decatur Township (Lawrence 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 Decatur township, Lawrence County, Ohio (county subdivision:21084, in state:39 county:087).
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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