How are homes heated in Duncan Falls, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Duncan Falls, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Duncan Falls, used by 82.7% (±17.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

15.5% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 82.7% (±17.7 points)
Electricity: 15.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Duncan Falls

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Duncan Falls	Muskingum County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	82.7% (±17.7 points)	55.2%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±7.1 points)	3.3%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	15.5% (±17.4 points)	29.4%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.0% (±7.1 points)	7.3%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	1.8% (±3.0 points)	2.8%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±7.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±7.1 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±7.1 points)	1.6%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±7.1 points)	0.4%	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 Duncan Falls, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Muskingum County (3.3%).

It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Duncan Falls, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Muskingum County (29.4%).

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 Duncan Falls

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Duncan Falls
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Duncan Falls	—	15.5% (±17.4 points)	—
Philo	1.5 mi	19.3% (±10.2 points)	Not measurably different
Wayne Township (Muskingum County)	1.8 mi	27.4% (±9.6 points)	Not measurably different
Salt Creek Township (Muskingum County)	3.4 mi	25.7% (±16.7 points)	Not measurably different
Harrison Township (Muskingum County)	3.9 mi	22.0% (±9.6 points)	Not measurably different
Brush Creek Township (Muskingum County)	5.1 mi	43.1% (±19.9 points)	Higher
Pleasant Grove	5.3 mi	35.8% (±14.4 points)	Not measurably different
South Zanesville	5.7 mi	20.1% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different
Blue Rock Township	6.5 mi	32.9% (±22.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brush Creek Township (Muskingum County), OH (43.1%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Muskingum County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
17	Salem Township (Muskingum County)	2.7% (±3.5 points)
18	Perry Township (Muskingum County)	2.6% (±3.2 points)
19	Union Township (Muskingum County)	1.2% (±1.6 points)
20 (tie)	Jackson Township (Muskingum County)	0.8% (±1.4 points)
20 (tie)	Muskingum Township (Muskingum County)	0.8% (±1.0 points)
22 (tie)	Dresden	0.0% (±5.3 points)
22 (tie)	Duncan Falls	0.0% (±7.1 points)
22 (tie)	Frazeysburg	0.0% (±6.3 points)
22 (tie)	Fultonham	0.0% (±48.6 points)
22 (tie)	New Concord	0.0% (±4.9 points)
22 (tie)	North Zanesville	0.0% (±3.2 points)
22 (tie)	Norwich	0.0% (±52.4 points)
22 (tie)	Philo	0.0% (±11.7 points)

Showing 13 of 37 places in Muskingum County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Duncan Falls is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

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 Duncan Falls

What is the most common way to heat a home in Duncan Falls?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Duncan Falls, used by 82.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Duncan Falls heat with oil?

0.0% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes in Duncan Falls use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Duncan Falls have electric heat?

15.5% (±17.4 points) of occupied homes in Duncan Falls heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Duncan Falls CDP, Ohio

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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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