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

Name: Heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Jackson County), OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Jackson County), used by 48.6% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

25.0% heat with utility gas.

1.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 25.0% (±6.4 points)
Electricity: 48.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.5%

Heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Jackson County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Jefferson Township (Jackson County)	Jackson County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	25.0% (±6.4 points)	32.7%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.5% (±1.9 points)	1.8%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	48.6% (±10.8 points)	49.5%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	16.8% (±8.4 points)	10.8%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	6.7% (±3.9 points)	3.9%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±3.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±3.0 points)	0.5%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±3.0 points)	0.2%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.4% (±2.1 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 Jefferson 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 lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Jefferson 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 Jefferson Township (Jackson County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Jefferson Township (Jackson County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Jefferson Township (Jackson County)	—	48.6% (±10.8 points)	—
Oak Hill	3.3 mi	39.5% (±9.0 points)	Not measurably different
Hamilton Township (Jackson County)	4.2 mi	51.7% (±29.0 points)	Not measurably different
Washington Township (Lawrence County)	4.9 mi	15.1% (±15.9 points)	Lower
Franklin Township (Jackson County)	6.3 mi	54.8% (±14.2 points)	Not measurably different
Madison Township (Jackson County)	6.9 mi	62.7% (±13.7 points)	Not measurably different
South Webster	7.6 mi	29.9% (±11.1 points)	Lower
Bloom Township (Scioto County)	7.8 mi	42.5% (±9.1 points)	Not measurably different
Greenfield Township (Gallia County)	8.5 mi	15.5% (±24.7 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Washington Township (Lawrence County), OH (15.1%), South Webster, OH (29.9%), Greenfield Township (Gallia County), OH (15.5%).

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)	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)
12 (tie)	Lick Township	0.0% (±3.1 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 Jefferson Township (Jackson County)

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

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Jackson County), used by 48.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

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

1.5% (±1.9 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Jackson County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

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

48.6% (±10.8 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Jackson County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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