How are homes heated in Freeport Township, OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Freeport Township, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Freeport Township, used by 55.1% (±11.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

13.9% heat with electricity.

8.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 55.1% (±11.4 points)
Electricity: 13.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 8.7%

Heating fuel in Freeport Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Freeport Township	Harrison County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	55.1% (±11.4 points)	37.8%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	8.7% (±6.3 points)	11.0%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	13.9% (±6.4 points)	25.3%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	3.6% (±3.8 points)	13.9%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	18.7% (±9.9 points)	11.0%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±10.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±10.7 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±10.7 points)	0.8%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±10.7 points)	0.3%	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 Freeport Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Harrison County (11.0%).

It is also higher than in Ohio (1.7%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Freeport Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Harrison County (25.3%).

It is also lower than in Ohio (26.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Freeport Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Freeport Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Freeport Township	—	13.9% (±6.4 points)	—
Freeport	1.0 mi	22.0% (±9.5 points)	Not measurably different
Washington Township (Harrison County)	4.3 mi	15.7% (±11.6 points)	Not measurably different
Londonderry Township	5.7 mi	24.3% (±21.2 points)	Not measurably different
Washington Township (Guernsey County)	5.9 mi	6.0% (±7.6 points)	Not measurably different
Moorefield Township (Harrison County)	6.6 mi	19.0% (±16.3 points)	Not measurably different
Perry Township (Tuscarawas County)	7.0 mi	42.2% (±31.3 points)	Not measurably different
Nottingham Township	7.6 mi	0.0% (±32.9 points)	Not measurably different
Holloway	8.3 mi	34.9% (±15.2 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Holloway, OH (34.9%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Harrison County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
3	Short Creek Township	31.8% (±11.1 points)
4	Stock Township (Harrison County)	23.4% (±27.7 points)
5	Green Township (Harrison County)	20.7% (±9.4 points)
6	Nottingham Township	18.0% (±15.0 points)
7	Moorefield Township (Harrison County)	14.1% (±13.8 points)
8	Washington Township (Harrison County)	12.0% (±12.2 points)
9	Freeport Township	8.7% (±6.3 points)
10	Monroe Township (Harrison County)	8.1% (±6.0 points)
11	North Township	6.8% (±5.8 points)
12	Hopedale	5.6% (±5.3 points)
13	Freeport	5.3% (±5.9 points)
14	Rumley Township	3.7% (±4.0 points)
15	Athens Township (Harrison County)	2.5% (±4.1 points)

Showing 13 of 24 places in Harrison 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 Freeport Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Freeport Township?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Freeport Township, used by 55.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Freeport Township heat with oil?

8.7% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Freeport Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Freeport Township have electric heat?

13.9% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes in Freeport Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freeport township, Harrison County, Ohio

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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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