How are homes heated in Liberty Township (Adams County), OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Liberty Township (Adams County), used by 63.6% (±12.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
11.0% heat with utility gas.
5.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 11.0% (±7.0 points)
- Electricity
- 63.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 5.1%
Heating fuel in Liberty Township (Adams County)
| Fuel used most | Liberty Township (Adams County) | Adams County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.0% (±7.0 points) | 11.8% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 5.1% (±7.0 points) | 2.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 63.6% (±12.1 points) | 56.5% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 4.0% (±4.0 points) | 20.2% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 16.3% (±8.6 points) | 8.0% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.0 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 Liberty Township (Adams County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Adams County (2.6%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Liberty Township (Adams County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Adams County (56.5%).
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 Liberty Township (Adams County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township (Adams County) | — | 63.6% (±12.1 points) | — |
| West Union | 4.8 mi | 62.2% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Byrd Township | 5.3 mi | 44.3% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Adams County) | 5.8 mi | 34.3% (±17.6 points) | Lower |
| Sprigg Township | 6.9 mi | 52.2% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tiffin Township (Adams County) | 7.2 mi | 57.2% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester Township (Adams County) | 7.8 mi | 55.2% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Adams County) | 8.1 mi | 50.7% (±24.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester | 8.1 mi | 55.2% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wayne Township (Adams County), OH (34.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peebles | 8.2% (±5.5 points) |
| 2 | Meigs Township (Adams County) | 7.2% (±4.2 points) |
| 3 | Franklin Township (Adams County) | 6.7% (±7.4 points) |
| 4 | Seaman | 6.3% (±4.5 points) |
| 5 | Winchester | 5.4% (±5.4 points) |
| 6 | Liberty Township (Adams County) | 5.1% (±7.0 points) |
| 7 | Scott Township (Adams County) | 3.2% (±2.4 points) |
| 8 | Winchester Township | 2.9% (±2.9 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Brush Creek Township (Adams County) | 2.4% (±3.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Monroe Township (Adams County) | 2.4% (±4.8 points) |
| 11 | Wayne Township (Adams County) | 2.2% (±3.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Manchester | 1.3% (±1.8 points) |
Showing 12 of 20 places in Adams 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 Liberty Township (Adams County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Liberty Township (Adams County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Liberty Township (Adams County), used by 63.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Liberty Township (Adams County) heat with oil?
5.1% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes in Liberty Township (Adams County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Liberty Township (Adams County) have electric heat?
63.6% (±12.1 points) of occupied homes in Liberty Township (Adams 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 Liberty township, Adams County, Ohio (county subdivision:43036, in state:39 county:001).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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