How are homes heated in Jefferson Township (Scioto County), OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Scioto County), used by 48.9% (±11.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.2% heat with utility gas.
1.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 28.2% (±10.4 points)
- Electricity
- 48.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.4%
Heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Scioto County)
| Fuel used most | Jefferson Township (Scioto County) | Scioto County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.2% (±10.4 points) | 36.8% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.4% (±2.2 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 48.9% (±11.9 points) | 40.3% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 16.5% (±7.2 points) | 17.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.8% (±1.4 points) | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 4.1% (±6.0 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.8 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 (Scioto County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Scioto County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Jefferson Township (Scioto County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Scioto County (40.3%).
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 (Scioto County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township (Scioto County) | — | 48.9% (±11.9 points) | — |
| Lucasville | 3.1 mi | 31.5% (±12.1 points) | Lower |
| Valley Township (Scioto County) | 3.1 mi | 41.9% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Scioto County) | 5.6 mi | 40.9% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Scioto County) | 6.7 mi | 24.7% (±10.7 points) | Lower |
| Rush Township (Scioto County) | 6.9 mi | 59.0% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Scioto County) | 6.9 mi | 46.6% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Pike County) | 7.3 mi | 44.6% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Pike County) | 8.0 mi | 40.9% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lucasville, OH (31.5%), Clay Township (Scioto County), OH (24.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Scioto County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Vernon Township (Scioto County) | 4.7% (±5.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Nile Township | 4.4% (±4.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Rush Township (Scioto County) | 4.4% (±5.6 points) |
| 7 | Harrison Township (Scioto County) | 2.4% (±2.6 points) |
| 8 | Madison Township (Scioto County) | 2.3% (±2.8 points) |
| 9 | Porter Township (Scioto County) | 2.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 10 | Jefferson Township (Scioto County) | 1.4% (±2.2 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Wheelersburg | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Bloom Township (Scioto County) | 0.5% (±0.9 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Green Township (Scioto County) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) |
| 14 | Portsmouth | 0.3% (±0.4 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Franklin Furnace | 0.0% (±7.0 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Lucasville | 0.0% (±5.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Scioto 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 (Scioto County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jefferson Township (Scioto County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Jefferson Township (Scioto County), used by 48.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Scioto County) heat with oil?
1.4% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Scioto County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jefferson Township (Scioto County) have electric heat?
48.9% (±11.9 points) of occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Scioto 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 Jefferson township, Scioto County, Ohio (county subdivision:38815, in state:39 county:145).
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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