How are homes heated in Freedom Township (Portage County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Freedom Township (Portage County), used by 27.7% (±9.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.3% heat with electricity.
18.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 27.7% (±9.8 points)
- Electricity
- 23.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 18.9%
Heating fuel in Freedom Township (Portage County)
| Fuel used most | Freedom Township (Portage County) | Portage County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.7% (±9.8 points) | 63.7% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 18.9% (±8.7 points) | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 23.3% (±7.2 points) | 21.5% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 18.7% (±7.8 points) | 4.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.0% (±3.0 points) | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 1.1% (±1.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 5.4% (±5.2 points) | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.9 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 Freedom Township (Portage County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Portage County (5.6%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (1.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Freedom Township (Portage County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Portage County (21.5%).
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 Freedom Township (Portage County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Township (Portage County) | — | 23.3% (±7.2 points) | — |
| Garrettsville | 4.0 mi | 18.2% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Windham Township | 4.3 mi | 15.3% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Charlestown Township | 4.8 mi | 38.2% (±10.7 points) | Higher |
| Hiram | 5.0 mi | 13.9% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mantua | 5.1 mi | 15.8% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Windham | 5.3 mi | 23.5% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shalersville Township | 5.4 mi | 26.7% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hiram Township | 5.8 mi | 12.4% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hiram Township, OH (12.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Charlestown Township, OH (38.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Portage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randolph Township | 25.7% (±7.6 points) |
| 2 | Edinburg Township | 24.5% (±8.0 points) |
| 3 | Nelson Township | 20.3% (±8.1 points) |
| 4 | Freedom Township (Portage County) | 18.9% (±8.7 points) |
| 5 | Charlestown Township | 18.7% (±9.1 points) |
| 6 | Paris Township (Portage County) | 14.6% (±8.1 points) |
| 7 | Palmyra Township | 12.8% (±6.4 points) |
| 8 | Hiram Township | 12.4% (±5.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Rootstown Township | 12.2% (±4.3 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Shalersville Township | 12.2% (±6.9 points) |
Showing 10 of 29 places in Portage 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 Freedom Township (Portage County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Freedom Township (Portage County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Freedom Township (Portage County), used by 27.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Freedom Township (Portage County) heat with oil?
18.9% (±8.7 points) of occupied homes in Freedom Township (Portage County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Freedom Township (Portage County) have electric heat?
23.3% (±7.2 points) of occupied homes in Freedom Township (Portage 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 Freedom township, Portage County, Ohio (county subdivision:28742, in state:39 county:133).
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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