How are homes heated in Lee Township (Athens County), OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lee Township (Athens County), used by 57.7% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.6% heat with utility gas.
1.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 27.6% (±7.6 points)
- Electricity
- 57.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 1.5%
Heating fuel in Lee Township (Athens County)
| Fuel used most | Lee Township (Athens County) | Athens County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.6% (±7.6 points) | 38.1% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 1.5% (±2.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 57.7% (±10.6 points) | 47.5% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 13.2% (±8.2 points) | 8.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 3.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.6% | 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 Lee Township (Athens County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Athens County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Lee Township (Athens County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Athens County (47.5%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (26.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Lee Township (Athens County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Township (Athens County) | — | 57.7% (±10.6 points) | — |
| Albany | 1.6 mi | 46.8% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Knox Township (Vinton County) | 3.7 mi | 39.4% (±22.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alexander Township | 4.6 mi | 46.8% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia Township (Meigs County) | 6.0 mi | 59.4% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waterloo Township | 6.5 mi | 49.7% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scipio Township (Meigs County) | 7.4 mi | 45.6% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Athens Township (Athens County) | 8.0 mi | 49.4% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Vinton County) | 8.0 mi | 58.0% (±18.0 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 Athens County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ames Township | 4.6% (±4.8 points) |
| 4 | Waterloo Township | 2.4% (±3.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Coolville | 1.9% (±3.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Alexander Township | 1.9% (±2.1 points) |
| 7 | Trimble Township | 1.6% (±1.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Canaan Township (Athens County) | 1.5% (±2.3 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Lee Township (Athens County) | 1.5% (±2.2 points) |
| 10 | York Township (Athens County) | 1.1% (±0.9 points) |
| 11 | Troy Township (Athens County) | 0.5% (±0.9 points) |
| 12 | Glouster | 0.3% (±0.9 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Albany | 0.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Amesville | 0.0% (±40.5 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Athens | 0.0% (±0.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Athens 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 Lee Township (Athens County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Lee Township (Athens County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Lee Township (Athens County), used by 57.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Lee Township (Athens County) heat with oil?
1.5% (±2.2 points) of occupied homes in Lee Township (Athens County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Lee Township (Athens County) have electric heat?
57.7% (±10.6 points) of occupied homes in Lee Township (Athens 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 Lee township, Athens County, Ohio (county subdivision:42420, in state:39 county:009).
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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