How are homes heated in Deerfield Township (Portage County), OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Deerfield Township (Portage County), used by 36.0% (±12.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.0% heat with utility gas.
8.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 26.0% (±8.8 points)
- Electricity
- 36.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 8.5%
Heating fuel in Deerfield Township (Portage County)
| Fuel used most | Deerfield Township (Portage County) | Portage County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.0% (±8.8 points) | 63.7% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 8.5% (±5.0 points) | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 36.0% (±12.1 points) | 21.5% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 13.2% (±6.7 points) | 4.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 3.0% (±3.7 points) | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 3.8% (±6.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 8.7% (±5.4 points) | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.5% | 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 Deerfield Township (Portage County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Portage County (5.6%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Deerfield Township (Portage County), the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Portage County (21.5%).
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 Deerfield Township (Portage County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Township (Portage County) | — | 36.0% (±12.1 points) | — |
| Atwater Township | 4.2 mi | 26.4% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmyra Township | 4.4 mi | 35.8% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berlin Township (Mahoning County) | 5.2 mi | 27.4% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smith Township (Mahoning County) | 5.2 mi | 25.6% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington Township | 6.7 mi | 29.2% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton Township (Mahoning County) | 7.0 mi | 17.6% (±6.5 points) | Lower |
| Edinburg Township | 7.2 mi | 36.5% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Craig Beach | 7.2 mi | 7.4% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Milton Township (Mahoning County), OH (17.6%), Craig Beach, OH (7.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Portage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Palmyra Township | 12.8% (±6.4 points) |
| 8 | Hiram Township | 12.4% (±5.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Rootstown Township | 12.2% (±4.3 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Shalersville Township | 12.2% (±6.9 points) |
| 11 | Suffield Township | 9.9% (±4.5 points) |
| 12 | Mantua Township | 8.8% (±6.3 points) |
| 13 | Deerfield Township (Portage County) | 8.5% (±5.0 points) |
| 14 | Atwater Township | 6.3% (±3.8 points) |
| 15 | Brimfield Township | 5.2% (±3.9 points) |
| 16 | Ravenna Township | 4.6% (±3.3 points) |
| 17 | Franklin Township (Portage County) | 4.3% (±4.4 points) |
| 18 | Windham Township | 3.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 19 | Mantua | 1.2% (±2.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Portage 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 Deerfield Township (Portage County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Deerfield Township (Portage County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Deerfield Township (Portage County), used by 36.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Deerfield Township (Portage County) heat with oil?
8.5% (±5.0 points) of occupied homes in Deerfield Township (Portage County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Deerfield Township (Portage County) have electric heat?
36.0% (±12.1 points) of occupied homes in Deerfield Township (Portage 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 Deerfield township, Portage County, Ohio (county subdivision:21210, in state:39 county:133).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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