How are homes heated in Goshen Township (Belmont County), OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Goshen Township (Belmont County), used by 36.8% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.1% heat with utility gas.
6.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 34.1% (±6.8 points)
- Electricity
- 36.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 6.8%
Heating fuel in Goshen Township (Belmont County)
| Fuel used most | Goshen Township (Belmont County) | Belmont County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.1% (±6.8 points) | 47.0% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 6.8% (±3.5 points) | 8.7% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 36.8% (±7.0 points) | 29.9% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 13.8% (±4.7 points) | 9.8% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.7% (±4.3 points) | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% (±1.0 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 Goshen Township (Belmont County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Belmont County (8.7%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Goshen Township (Belmont County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Belmont County (29.9%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (26.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Goshen Township (Belmont County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen Township (Belmont County) | — | 36.8% (±7.0 points) | — |
| Bethesda | 1.9 mi | 45.7% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belmont | 3.0 mi | 19.6% (±10.6 points) | Lower |
| Morristown | 5.1 mi | 15.5% (±12.5 points) | Lower |
| Wayne Township (Belmont County) | 5.5 mi | 68.1% (±31.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barnesville | 5.6 mi | 32.1% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smith Township (Belmont County) | 5.7 mi | 11.0% (±11.3 points) | Lower |
| Warren Township (Belmont County) | 5.8 mi | 32.6% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Belmont County) | 6.4 mi | 39.7% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Belmont, OH (19.6%), Morristown, OH (15.5%), Smith Township (Belmont County), OH (11.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Belmont County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kirkwood Township | 17.3% (±17.9 points) |
| 6 | Union Township (Belmont County) | 16.2% (±8.0 points) |
| 7 | Flushing Township | 13.2% (±5.2 points) |
| 8 | Smith Township (Belmont County) | 11.2% (±8.0 points) |
| 9 | York Township (Belmont County) | 8.4% (±5.2 points) |
| 10 | Morristown | 7.1% (±10.5 points) |
| 11 | Goshen Township (Belmont County) | 6.8% (±3.5 points) |
| 12 | Pultney Township | 6.1% (±3.0 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Flushing | 5.9% (±3.8 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Pease Township | 5.9% (±2.0 points) |
| 15 | Mead Township | 5.8% (±3.4 points) |
| 16 | Richland Township (Belmont County) | 5.4% (±1.8 points) |
| 17 | Somerset Township | 2.9% (±4.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Belmont 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 Goshen Township (Belmont County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Goshen Township (Belmont County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Goshen Township (Belmont County), used by 36.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Goshen Township (Belmont County) heat with oil?
6.8% (±3.5 points) of occupied homes in Goshen Township (Belmont County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Goshen Township (Belmont County) have electric heat?
36.8% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Goshen Township (Belmont 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 Goshen township, Belmont County, Ohio (county subdivision:30968, in state:39 county:013).
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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