How are homes heated in Jennings Township (Putnam County), OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Jennings Township (Putnam County), used by 44.5% (±6.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.3% heat with utility gas.
23.0% heat with electricity.
3.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 19.3% (±4.3 points)
- Electricity
- 23.0%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 3.7%
Heating fuel in Jennings Township (Putnam County)
| Fuel used most | Jennings Township (Putnam County) | Putnam County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.3% (±4.3 points) | 31.5% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 3.7% (±2.5 points) | 2.0% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 23.0% (±4.9 points) | 31.0% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 44.5% (±6.6 points) | 30.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 7.2% (±7.3 points) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% (±1.1 points) | 1.1% | 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 Jennings Township (Putnam County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Putnam County (2.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Jennings Township (Putnam County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Putnam County (31.0%).
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 Jennings Township (Putnam County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Township (Putnam County) | — | 23.0% (±4.9 points) | — |
| Fort Jennings | 1.7 mi | 33.9% (±9.4 points) | Higher |
| Ottoville | 4.5 mi | 38.4% (±10.2 points) | Higher |
| Delphos | 4.6 mi | 23.8% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Putnam County) | 5.2 mi | 19.9% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar Creek Township (Putnam County) | 5.5 mi | 22.2% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Allen County) | 5.8 mi | 27.0% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monterey Township | 5.9 mi | 41.1% (±7.8 points) | Higher |
| Washington Township (Van Wert County) | 6.9 mi | 23.3% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fort Jennings, OH (33.9%), Ottoville, OH (38.4%), Monterey Township, OH (41.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Putnam County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sugar Creek Township (Putnam County) | 21.7% (±14.2 points) |
| 2 | Continental | 8.1% (±6.1 points) |
| 3 | Fort Jennings | 6.8% (±5.4 points) |
| 4 | Monroe Township (Putnam County) | 5.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 5 | Jennings Township (Putnam County) | 3.7% (±2.5 points) |
| 6 | Ottoville | 2.5% (±2.9 points) |
| 7 | Gilboa | 2.4% (±3.9 points) |
| 8 | Palmer Township (Putnam County) | 1.6% (±1.9 points) |
| 9 | Monterey Township | 1.2% (±1.4 points) |
| 10 | Union Township (Putnam County) | 1.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Liberty Township (Putnam County) | 0.9% (±1.2 points) |
Showing 11 of 30 places in Putnam 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 Jennings Township (Putnam County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Jennings Township (Putnam County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Jennings Township (Putnam County), used by 44.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Jennings Township (Putnam County) heat with oil?
3.7% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in Jennings Township (Putnam County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Jennings Township (Putnam County) have electric heat?
23.0% (±4.9 points) of occupied homes in Jennings Township (Putnam 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 Jennings township, Putnam County, Ohio (county subdivision:38976, in state:39 county:137).
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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