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

Name: Heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Richland County), OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Richland County), used by 39.1% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

20.6% heat with electricity.

8.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 39.1% (±7.3 points)
Electricity: 20.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 8.6%

Heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Richland County)

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Jefferson Township (Richland County)	Richland County	Ohio	United States
Utility gas	39.1% (±7.3 points)	62.0%	64.0%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	8.6% (±8.0 points)	2.8%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity	20.6% (±7.8 points)	22.7%	26.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	24.8% (±7.5 points)	8.4%	5.6%	4.9%
Wood	6.9% (±2.8 points)	3.3%	1.4%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.7 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.7 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±1.7 points)	0.5%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.7 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 Jefferson Township (Richland County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Richland County (2.8%).

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

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

In Jefferson Township (Richland County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Richland 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 Jefferson Township (Richland County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Jefferson Township (Richland County)
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Jefferson Township (Richland County)	—	20.6% (±7.8 points)	—
Bellville	2.0 mi	21.6% (±7.0 points)	Not measurably different
Perry Township (Richland County)	4.2 mi	33.3% (±18.8 points)	Not measurably different
Berlin Township (Knox County)	4.8 mi	30.7% (±16.6 points)	Not measurably different
Butler	5.1 mi	20.9% (±7.9 points)	Not measurably different
Washington Township (Richland County)	6.1 mi	12.8% (±6.6 points)	Not measurably different
Worthington Township	6.1 mi	15.3% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different
Middlebury Township	6.2 mi	30.3% (±22.3 points)	Not measurably different
Lexington	7.0 mi	22.0% (±9.1 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 Richland County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Franklin Township (Richland County)	16.3% (±12.1 points)
2	Jefferson Township (Richland County)	8.6% (±8.0 points)
3	Perry Township (Richland County)	8.5% (±9.0 points)
4	Monroe Township (Richland County)	8.0% (±5.4 points)
5	Weller Township	7.9% (±6.3 points)
6	Troy Township (Richland County)	6.7% (±5.6 points)
7	Bloominggrove Township	5.8% (±6.1 points)
8	Washington Township (Richland County)	5.4% (±3.4 points)

Showing 8 of 28 places in Richland 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 (Richland County)

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

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Richland County), used by 39.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

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

8.6% (±8.0 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Richland County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

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

20.6% (±7.8 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Richland County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

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