How are homes heated in Lawrence Township (Washington County), OH?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Lawrence Township (Washington County), used by 53.0% (±18.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.5% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 53.0% (±18.0 points)
- Electricity
- 12.5%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Lawrence Township (Washington County)
| Fuel used most | Lawrence Township (Washington County) | Washington County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 53.0% (±18.0 points) | 68.0% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±10.1 points) | 1.0% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 12.5% (±9.1 points) | 21.5% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 14.4% (±10.9 points) | 5.0% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 20.1% (±16.2 points) | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±10.1 points) | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±10.1 points) | 0.3% | 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 Lawrence Township (Washington County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Washington County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Lawrence Township (Washington County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Washington County (21.5%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (26.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Lawrence Township (Washington County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Township (Washington County) | — | 12.5% (±9.1 points) | — |
| Fearing Township | 4.7 mi | 16.5% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Washington County) | 4.7 mi | 4.3% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newport Township | 6.0 mi | 22.8% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Independence Township | 6.4 mi | 47.1% (±33.3 points) | Higher |
| Lower Salem | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±53.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Washington County) | 6.9 mi | 13.2% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marietta Township | 7.0 mi | 16.7% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ludlow Township | 7.1 mi | 4.6% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Independence Township, OH (47.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (tie) | Barlow Township | 0.0% (±4.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Decatur Township (Washington County) | 0.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Dunham Township | 0.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Fairfield Township (Washington County) | 0.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Grandview Township | 0.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Independence Township | 0.0% (±44.6 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Lawrence Township (Washington County) | 0.0% (±10.1 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Liberty Township (Washington County) | 0.0% (±32.2 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Ludlow Township | 0.0% (±17.5 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Marietta Township | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Waterford Township | 0.0% (±2.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 32 places in Washington 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 Lawrence Township (Washington County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lawrence Township (Washington County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Lawrence Township (Washington County), used by 53.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lawrence Township (Washington County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±10.1 points) of occupied homes in Lawrence Township (Washington County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lawrence Township (Washington County) have electric heat?
12.5% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes in Lawrence Township (Washington 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 Lawrence township, Washington County, Ohio (county subdivision:42196, in state:39 county:167).
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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