How are homes heated in Greenfield Township (Fairfield County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Greenfield Township (Fairfield County), used by 61.0% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.3% heat with electricity.
2.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 61.0% (±6.9 points)
- Electricity
- 33.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.3%
Heating fuel in Greenfield Township (Fairfield County)
| Fuel used most | Greenfield Township (Fairfield County) | Fairfield County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.0% (±6.9 points) | 59.8% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.3% (±2.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 33.3% (±6.6 points) | 29.2% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.6% (±1.7 points) | 7.5% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.5% (±1.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% (±0.5 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 Greenfield Township (Fairfield County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Fairfield County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Greenfield Township (Fairfield County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Fairfield County (29.2%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (26.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Greenfield Township (Fairfield County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Township (Fairfield County) | — | 33.3% (±6.6 points) | — |
| Carroll | 2.4 mi | 14.7% (±8.2 points) | Lower |
| Bloom Township (Fairfield County) | 5.1 mi | 25.9% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster | 5.1 mi | 31.2% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baltimore | 5.8 mi | 43.0% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Fairfield County) | 6.7 mi | 39.1% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hocking Township | 6.8 mi | 32.7% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Fairfield County) | 7.3 mi | 37.5% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Amanda Township (Fairfield County) | 7.7 mi | 24.5% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Carroll, OH (14.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Fairfield County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Liberty Township (Fairfield County) | 4.4% (±2.3 points) |
| 5 | Berne Township | 4.3% (±2.8 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Clearcreek Township | 3.3% (±4.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Richland Township (Fairfield County) | 3.3% (±5.0 points) |
| 8 | Walnut Township (Fairfield County) | 3.1% (±2.4 points) |
| 9 | Rush Creek Township | 2.5% (±3.5 points) |
| 10 | Greenfield Township (Fairfield County) | 2.3% (±2.2 points) |
| 11 | Pleasant Township (Fairfield County) | 2.1% (±2.7 points) |
| 12 | Rushville | 0.8% (±2.4 points) |
| 13 | Bloom Township (Fairfield County) | 0.6% (±0.6 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Lancaster | 0.2% (±0.2 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Lithopolis | 0.2% (±0.6 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Amanda | 0.0% (±14.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Fairfield 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 Greenfield Township (Fairfield County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Greenfield Township (Fairfield County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Greenfield Township (Fairfield County), used by 61.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Greenfield Township (Fairfield County) heat with oil?
2.3% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in Greenfield Township (Fairfield County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Greenfield Township (Fairfield County) have electric heat?
33.3% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes in Greenfield Township (Fairfield 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 Greenfield township, Fairfield County, Ohio (county subdivision:32060, in state:39 county:045).
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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