How are homes heated in Hopewell Township (Perry County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hopewell Township (Perry County), used by 34.7% (±9.2 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.4% heat with electricity.
1.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 34.7% (±9.2 points)
- Electricity
- 22.4%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.5%
Heating fuel in Hopewell Township (Perry County)
| Fuel used most | Hopewell Township (Perry County) | Perry County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.7% (±9.2 points) | 47.7% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.5% (±2.3 points) | 3.2% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 22.4% (±10.5 points) | 30.6% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 30.4% (±9.4 points) | 13.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 5.2% (±5.1 points) | 4.0% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 1.4% (±2.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 4.4% (±4.0 points) | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.0% | 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 Hopewell Township (Perry County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Perry County (3.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Hopewell Township (Perry County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Perry County (30.6%).
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 Hopewell Township (Perry County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Township (Perry County) | — | 22.4% (±10.5 points) | — |
| Glenford | 1.3 mi | 25.0% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somerset | 4.4 mi | 27.5% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bowling Green Township (Licking County) | 4.5 mi | 24.4% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thorn Township | 5.4 mi | 23.6% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reading Township | 6.0 mi | 28.0% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thornville | 6.3 mi | 21.4% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Perry County) | 6.5 mi | 18.7% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gratiot | 7.4 mi | 11.5% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Perry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Reading Township | 3.9% (±3.7 points) |
| 7 | Hemlock | 3.6% (±5.9 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Coal Township (Perry County) | 3.5% (±4.7 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Thorn Township | 3.5% (±3.7 points) |
| 10 | Junction City | 2.3% (±3.7 points) |
| 11 | Monroe Township (Perry County) | 2.0% (±3.1 points) |
| 12 | Hopewell Township (Perry County) | 1.5% (±2.3 points) |
| 13 | Harrison Township (Perry County) | 1.4% (±1.3 points) |
| 14 | Jackson Township (Perry County) | 1.1% (±1.4 points) |
| 15 (tie) | New Lexington | 0.7% (±1.3 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Salt Lick Township | 0.7% (±1.1 points) |
| 17 | Crooksville | 0.6% (±0.9 points) |
| 18 | Pike Township (Perry County) | 0.5% (±0.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Perry 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Hopewell Township (Perry County)
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Hopewell Township (Perry County), and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Hopewell Township (Perry County) beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Hopewell Township (Perry County), save the ones you like and apply online.
Questions about Hopewell Township (Perry County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Hopewell Township (Perry County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Hopewell Township (Perry County), used by 34.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Hopewell Township (Perry County) heat with oil?
1.5% (±2.3 points) of occupied homes in Hopewell Township (Perry County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Hopewell Township (Perry County) have electric heat?
22.4% (±10.5 points) of occupied homes in Hopewell Township (Perry 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 Hopewell township, Perry County, Ohio (county subdivision:36386, in state:39 county:127).
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Hopewell Township (Perry County) at a glance
- Median rent in Hopewell Township (Perry County)
- Income and affordability in Hopewell Township (Perry County)
- Home values in Hopewell Township (Perry County)
- Homeowner costs in Hopewell Township (Perry County)
- Property taxes in Hopewell Township (Perry County)
- Types of homes in Hopewell Township (Perry County)
- Bedrooms in Hopewell Township (Perry County)
- Age of homes in Hopewell Township (Perry County)
- Commute and cars in Hopewell Township (Perry County)
- Population growth in Hopewell Township (Perry County)
- Ohio landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Perry County
- Housing data for every place in Ohio