How are homes heated in Fairfield Township (Highland County), OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Fairfield Township (Highland County), used by 42.1% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.7% heat with utility gas.
3.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 34.7% (±7.2 points)
- Electricity
- 42.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 3.4%
Heating fuel in Fairfield Township (Highland County)
| Fuel used most | Fairfield Township (Highland County) | Highland County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.7% (±7.2 points) | 24.1% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 3.4% (±3.3 points) | 3.2% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 42.1% (±9.6 points) | 46.5% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 7.6% (±5.3 points) | 15.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 6.6% (±3.4 points) | 6.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 5.5% (±6.1 points) | 3.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% (±0.3 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield Township (Highland County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Township (Highland County) | — | 42.1% (±9.6 points) | — |
| Leesburg | 0.3 mi | 22.8% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
| Highland | 2.4 mi | 31.0% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township (Highland County) | 4.0 mi | 41.3% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township (Fayette County) | 5.2 mi | 23.8% (±22.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Clinton County) | 6.8 mi | 29.1% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Highland County) | 7.2 mi | 28.9% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
| New Vienna | 7.4 mi | 46.1% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Fayette County) | 8.2 mi | 35.4% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Leesburg, OH (22.8%), Madison Township (Highland County), OH (28.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 12 | Penn Township (Highland County) | 3.6% (±5.2 points) |
| 13 | Fairfield Township (Highland County) | 3.4% (±3.3 points) |
| 14 | Union Township (Highland County) | 3.3% (±4.7 points) |
| 15 | Madison Township (Highland County) | 3.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 16 | Marshall Township | 2.4% (±3.9 points) |
| 17 | Leesburg | 2.1% (±3.5 points) |
| 18 | Paint Township (Highland County) | 1.7% (±1.6 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Greenfield | 0.6% (±0.9 points) |
Showing 13 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 Fairfield Township (Highland County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Fairfield Township (Highland County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Fairfield Township (Highland County), used by 42.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Fairfield Township (Highland County) heat with oil?
3.4% (±3.3 points) of occupied homes in Fairfield Township (Highland County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Fairfield Township (Highland County) have electric heat?
42.1% (±9.6 points) of occupied homes in Fairfield 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 Fairfield township, Highland County, Ohio (county subdivision:26026, 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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