How are homes heated in Fairfield Township (Madison County), OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Fairfield Township (Madison County), used by 42.5% (±15.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.0% heat with utility gas.
30.9% heat with electricity.
10.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 0.0% (±6.1 points)
- Electricity
- 30.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 10.1%
Heating fuel in Fairfield Township (Madison County)
| Fuel used most | Fairfield Township (Madison County) | Madison County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 51.6% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 10.1% (±8.6 points) | 2.5% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.9% (±12.9 points) | 27.6% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 42.5% (±15.4 points) | 15.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 13.0% (±13.8 points) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 3.5% (±3.9 points) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 0.1% | 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 (Madison County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Madison County (2.5%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Fairfield Township (Madison County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Madison County (27.6%).
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 Fairfield Township (Madison County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Township (Madison County) | — | 30.9% (±12.9 points) | — |
| Oak Run Township | 4.8 mi | 23.1% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Franklin County) | 5.8 mi | 57.8% (±7.9 points) | Higher |
| West Jefferson | 7.1 mi | 15.5% (±5.5 points) | Lower |
| Harrisburg | 7.4 mi | 27.1% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Madison County) | 7.5 mi | 19.7% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Madison County) | 7.6 mi | 24.8% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Darby Township (Pickaway County) | 7.9 mi | 42.3% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| London | 8.0 mi | 29.9% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Jefferson, OH (15.5%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pleasant Township (Franklin County), OH (57.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stokes Township (Madison County) | 12.5% (±8.1 points) |
| 2 | Monroe Township (Madison County) | 12.0% (±10.0 points) |
| 3 | Fairfield Township (Madison County) | 10.1% (±8.6 points) |
| 4 | Deer Creek Township | 9.0% (±9.0 points) |
| 5 | Range Township | 5.2% (±6.7 points) |
| 6 | Somerford Township | 4.9% (±4.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Choctaw Lake | 4.5% (±6.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Pike Township (Madison County) | 4.5% (±7.0 points) |
| 9 | Paint Township (Madison County) | 4.2% (±5.0 points) |
Showing 9 of 21 places in Madison 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 (Madison County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Fairfield Township (Madison County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Fairfield Township (Madison County), used by 42.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Fairfield Township (Madison County) heat with oil?
10.1% (±8.6 points) of occupied homes in Fairfield Township (Madison County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Fairfield Township (Madison County) have electric heat?
30.9% (±12.9 points) of occupied homes in Fairfield Township (Madison 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, Madison County, Ohio (county subdivision:26068, in state:39 county:097).
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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