How are homes heated in Franklin Township (Mercer County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Mercer County), used by 63.8% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.4% heat with electricity.
2.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 63.8% (±8.9 points)
- Electricity
- 20.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.3%
Heating fuel in Franklin Township (Mercer County)
| Fuel used most | Franklin Township (Mercer County) | Mercer County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.8% (±8.9 points) | 46.1% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.3% (±3.2 points) | 2.5% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 20.4% (±9.1 points) | 27.8% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 11.0% (±4.5 points) | 19.2% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 2.3% (±2.8 points) | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% (±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 Franklin Township (Mercer County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Mercer County (2.5%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Franklin Township (Mercer County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Mercer County (27.8%).
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 (Mercer County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township (Mercer County) | — | 20.4% (±9.1 points) | — |
| Montezuma | 1.7 mi | 25.0% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chickasaw | 3.5 mi | 46.7% (±14.5 points) | Higher |
| Jefferson Township (Mercer County) | 5.0 mi | 27.2% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Celina | 5.5 mi | 28.7% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Mercer County) | 5.8 mi | 30.3% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Butler Township (Mercer County) | 6.0 mi | 24.6% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coldwater | 6.1 mi | 27.5% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maria Stein | 6.1 mi | 29.9% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chickasaw, OH (46.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Chickasaw | 5.3% (±4.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Black Creek Township | 5.3% (±6.9 points) |
| 5 | Coldwater | 5.1% (±5.0 points) |
| 6 | Maria Stein | 4.4% (±6.6 points) |
| 7 | Washington Township (Mercer County) | 3.9% (±4.5 points) |
| 8 | Granville Township (Mercer County) | 2.7% (±2.4 points) |
| 9 | Franklin Township (Mercer County) | 2.3% (±3.2 points) |
| 10 | Hopewell Township (Mercer County) | 2.2% (±3.6 points) |
| 11 | Liberty Township (Mercer County) | 2.1% (±3.2 points) |
| 12 | Union Township (Mercer County) | 1.6% (±2.0 points) |
| 13 | Recovery Township | 1.3% (±2.1 points) |
| 14 | St. Henry | 1.2% (±1.5 points) |
| 15 | Gibson Township | 1.1% (±1.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Mercer 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 (Mercer County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Franklin Township (Mercer County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Franklin Township (Mercer County), used by 63.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Franklin Township (Mercer County) heat with oil?
2.3% (±3.2 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Mercer County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Franklin Township (Mercer County) have electric heat?
20.4% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes in Franklin Township (Mercer 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, Mercer County, Ohio (county subdivision:28350, in state:39 county:107).
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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