How are homes heated in Franklin Township (Licking County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Licking County), used by 31.8% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.8% heat with electricity.
8.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 31.8% (±10.8 points)
- Electricity
- 19.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 8.4%
Heating fuel in Franklin Township (Licking County)
| Fuel used most | Franklin Township (Licking County) | Licking County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.8% (±10.8 points) | 65.4% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 8.4% (±6.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 19.8% (±9.4 points) | 21.6% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 28.4% (±11.7 points) | 8.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 10.7% (±7.8 points) | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% (±1.8 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 Franklin Township (Licking County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Licking County (1.4%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Franklin Township (Licking County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Licking County (21.6%).
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 Franklin Township (Licking County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township (Licking County) | — | 19.8% (±9.4 points) | — |
| Licking Township (Licking County) | 3.8 mi | 16.3% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bowling Green Township (Licking County) | 4.3 mi | 24.4% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hopewell Township (Licking County) | 5.3 mi | 1.2% (±1.1 points) | Lower |
| Madison Township (Licking County) | 5.4 mi | 15.2% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Heath | 5.5 mi | 16.6% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harbor Hills | 5.6 mi | 10.4% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newark | 7.0 mi | 22.0% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenford | 7.2 mi | 25.0% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hopewell Township (Licking County), OH (1.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Licking County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty Township (Licking County) | 9.8% (±8.8 points) |
| 2 | Franklin Township (Licking County) | 8.4% (±6.2 points) |
| 3 | Madison Township (Licking County) | 6.4% (±3.8 points) |
| 4 | Eden Township (Licking County) | 5.3% (±6.2 points) |
| 5 | Perry Township (Licking County) | 4.8% (±6.3 points) |
| 6 | Monroe Township (Licking County) | 4.5% (±3.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Bowling Green Township (Licking County) | 3.9% (±3.9 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Jersey Township | 3.9% (±4.0 points) |
Showing 8 of 43 places in Licking 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 Franklin Township (Licking County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Franklin Township (Licking County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Licking County), used by 31.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Franklin Township (Licking County) heat with oil?
8.4% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Licking County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Franklin Township (Licking County) have electric heat?
19.8% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Licking 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 Franklin township, Licking County, Ohio (county subdivision:28336, in state:39 county:089).
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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Figures last updated on .
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