How are homes heated in Jackson Township (Union County), OH?

Name: Heating fuel in Jackson Township (Union County), OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Union County), used by 51.5% (±16.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% heat with utility gas.

17.7% heat with electricity.

2.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 0.0% (±9.9 points)
Electricity: 17.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 2.2%

Heating fuel in Jackson Township (Union County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Jackson Township (Union County)	Union County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	0.0% (±9.9 points)	53.0%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	2.2% (±3.8 points)	1.7%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	17.7% (±12.2 points)	22.7%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	51.5% (±16.8 points)	19.6%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	24.7% (±15.3 points)	1.7%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±9.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±9.9 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±9.9 points)	1.0%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	3.9% (±6.2 points)	0.4%	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 (Union County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Union County (1.7%).

It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Jackson Township (Union County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Union County (22.7%).

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 Jackson Township (Union County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Jackson Township (Union County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Jackson Township (Union County)	—	17.7% (±12.2 points)	—
Bowling Green Township (Marion County)	3.9 mi	0.0% (±17.1 points)	Not measurably different
Richwood	4.7 mi	22.5% (±7.9 points)	Not measurably different
Claibourne Township	5.0 mi	20.8% (±6.0 points)	Not measurably different
Green Camp Township	5.5 mi	18.7% (±9.3 points)	Not measurably different
Washington Township (Union County, township, 81662)	6.2 mi	23.8% (±16.8 points)	Not measurably different
La Rue	6.7 mi	18.4% (±11.9 points)	Not measurably different
New Bloomington	6.7 mi	50.3% (±21.9 points)	Higher
Green Camp	7.4 mi	19.6% (±9.3 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Bloomington, OH (50.3%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Union County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Darby Township (Union County)	10.9% (±8.0 points)
2	Taylor Township	5.1% (±6.0 points)
3	Claibourne Township	4.8% (±5.7 points)
4	Unionville Center	4.7% (±4.9 points)
5	Washington Township (Union County, township, 81662)	3.7% (±5.8 points)
6	York Township (Union County)	2.7% (±4.0 points)
7	Jackson Township (Union County)	2.2% (±3.8 points)
8 (tie)	Leesburg Township	1.7% (±2.3 points)
8 (tie)	Liberty Township (Union County)	1.7% (±2.5 points)
10	Paris Township (Union County)	1.3% (±0.7 points)
11	Millcreek Township	1.2% (±2.0 points)
12	Dover Township (Union County)	1.1% (±1.6 points)
13	Marysville	0.9% (±0.6 points)

Showing 13 of 21 places in Union 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 (Union County)

What is the most common way to heat a home in Jackson Township (Union County)?

Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Jackson Township (Union County), used by 51.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Jackson Township (Union County) heat with oil?

2.2% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Union County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Jackson Township (Union County) have electric heat?

17.7% (±12.2 points) of occupied homes in Jackson Township (Union County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson township, Union County, Ohio

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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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