How are homes heated in Harrison Township (Van Wert County), OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Harrison Township (Van Wert County), used by 49.4% (±17.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.5% heat with utility gas.
20.9% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 4.5% (±4.8 points)
- Electricity
- 20.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Harrison Township (Van Wert County)
| Fuel used most | Harrison Township (Van Wert County) | Van Wert County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.5% (±4.8 points) | 47.2% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 20.9% (±11.1 points) | 29.7% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 49.4% (±17.5 points) | 18.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 25.2% (±21.1 points) | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.8 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 Harrison Township (Van Wert County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Van Wert County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Harrison Township (Van Wert County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Van Wert County (29.7%).
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 Harrison Township (Van Wert County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Township (Van Wert County) | — | 20.9% (±11.1 points) | — |
| Convoy | 4.0 mi | 30.4% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) | 4.6 mi | 35.2% (±3.7 points) | Higher |
| Wren | 4.7 mi | 15.9% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tully Township (Van Wert County) | 6.0 mi | 29.9% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Adams County) | 6.0 mi | 20.9% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willshire Township | 6.5 mi | 28.9% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Van Wert County) | 7.3 mi | 40.9% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Van Wert | 7.3 mi | 28.9% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pleasant Township (Van Wert County), OH (35.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Van Wert County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (tie) | Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) |
| 11 | Washington Township (Van Wert County) | 0.1% (±0.2 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Convoy | 0.0% (±8.0 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Elgin | 0.0% (±58.2 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Ohio City | 0.0% (±12.6 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Venedocia | 0.0% (±49.2 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Harrison Township (Van Wert County) | 0.0% (±7.8 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Hoaglin Township | 0.0% (±13.7 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Jackson Township (Van Wert County) | 0.0% (±22.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Jennings Township (Van Wert County) | 0.0% (±12.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Liberty Township (Van Wert County) | 0.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Tully Township (Van Wert County) | 0.0% (±4.5 points) |
Showing 12 of 21 places in Van Wert 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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What is the most common way to heat a home in Harrison Township (Van Wert County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Harrison Township (Van Wert County), used by 49.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Harrison Township (Van Wert County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes in Harrison Township (Van Wert County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Harrison Township (Van Wert County) have electric heat?
20.9% (±11.1 points) of occupied homes in Harrison Township (Van Wert 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 Harrison township, Van Wert County, Ohio (county subdivision:34034, in state:39 county:161).
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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