How are homes heated in Jackson Township (Jackson County), OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Jackson County), used by 49.6% (±17.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.3% heat with utility gas.
2.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 19.3% (±18.5 points)
- Electricity
- 49.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 2.5%
Heating fuel in Jackson Township (Jackson County)
| Fuel used most | Jackson Township (Jackson County) | Jackson County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.3% (±18.5 points) | 32.7% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 2.5% (±4.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 49.6% (±17.5 points) | 49.5% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 21.5% (±20.1 points) | 10.8% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 7.1% (±10.4 points) | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±9.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±9.7 points) | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±9.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±9.7 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 Jackson Township (Jackson County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Jackson County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Jackson Township (Jackson County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Jackson County (49.5%).
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 Jackson Township (Jackson County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township (Jackson County) | — | 49.6% (±17.5 points) | — |
| Liberty Township (Jackson County) | 5.2 mi | 69.5% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Vinton County) | 5.9 mi | 60.1% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coalton | 6.4 mi | 48.4% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coal Township (Jackson County) | 6.5 mi | 50.4% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Jackson County) | 6.6 mi | 48.1% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Ross County) | 7.4 mi | 23.1% (±14.4 points) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Pike County) | 8.1 mi | 45.6% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson | 8.4 mi | 38.0% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jefferson Township (Ross County), OH (23.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (tie) | Coal Township (Jackson County) | 3.9% (±5.1 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Madison Township (Jackson County) | 3.9% (±4.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Scioto Township (Jackson County) | 2.7% (±2.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Washington Township (Jackson County) | 2.7% (±4.2 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Coalton | 2.5% (±4.2 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Franklin Township (Jackson County) | 2.5% (±3.0 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Jackson Township (Jackson County) | 2.5% (±4.5 points) |
| 9 | Jefferson Township (Jackson County) | 1.5% (±1.9 points) |
| 10 | Oak Hill | 0.6% (±0.8 points) |
| 11 | Jackson | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Wellston | 0.0% (±1.8 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Bloomfield Township (Jackson County) | 0.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Hamilton Township (Jackson County) | 0.0% (±22.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Jackson 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 Jackson Township (Jackson County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jackson Township (Jackson County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Jackson County), used by 49.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jackson Township (Jackson County) heat with oil?
2.5% (±4.5 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Jackson County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jackson Township (Jackson County) have electric heat?
49.6% (±17.5 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Jackson 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 Jackson township, Jackson County, Ohio (county subdivision:37856, in state:39 county:079).
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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