How are homes heated in Liberty Township (Darke County), OH?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Liberty Township (Darke County), used by 42.7% (±16.8 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
6.0% heat with utility gas.
30.7% heat with electricity.
7.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 6.0% (±6.0 points)
- Electricity
- 30.7%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 7.8%
Heating fuel in Liberty Township (Darke County)
| Fuel used most | Liberty Township (Darke County) | Darke County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.0% (±6.0 points) | 37.7% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 7.8% (±8.9 points) | 3.0% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 30.7% (±16.4 points) | 32.7% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 42.7% (±16.8 points) | 20.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 12.8% (±9.3 points) | 4.0% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 0.8% | 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 (Darke County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Darke County (3.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Liberty Township (Darke County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Darke County (32.7%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (26.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Liberty Township (Darke County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township (Darke County) | — | 30.7% (±16.4 points) | — |
| Palestine | 1.1 mi | 30.6% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hollansburg | 3.5 mi | 2.9% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
| Greensfork Township | 5.5 mi | 16.8% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Lakes | 5.6 mi | 60.2% (±10.7 points) | Higher |
| Harrison Township (Darke County) | 5.6 mi | 13.7% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Darke County) | 5.8 mi | 51.1% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Madison | 6.1 mi | 15.5% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Neave Township | 6.5 mi | 45.1% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hollansburg, OH (2.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wayne Lakes, OH (60.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Darke County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Allen Township (Darke County) | 21.5% (±15.4 points) |
| 4 | York Township (Darke County) | 18.2% (±20.2 points) |
| 5 | Washington Township (Darke County) | 14.8% (±10.8 points) |
| 6 | Yorkshire | 13.6% (±16.9 points) |
| 7 | Pitsburg | 11.1% (±6.3 points) |
| 8 | Monroe Township (Darke County) | 10.9% (±6.9 points) |
| 9 | Liberty Township (Darke County) | 7.8% (±8.9 points) |
| 10 | Osgood | 7.1% (±7.5 points) |
| 11 | Patterson Township | 6.1% (±3.6 points) |
| 12 | Adams Township (Darke County) | 5.9% (±3.0 points) |
| 13 | Wayne Lakes | 5.1% (±3.8 points) |
| 14 | Gordon | 4.9% (±6.1 points) |
| 15 | North Star | 4.5% (±5.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Darke 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 (Darke County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Liberty Township (Darke County)?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Liberty Township (Darke County), used by 42.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Liberty Township (Darke County) heat with oil?
7.8% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Liberty Township (Darke County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Liberty Township (Darke County) have electric heat?
30.7% (±16.4 points) of occupied homes in Liberty Township (Darke 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, Darke County, Ohio (county subdivision:43092, in state:39 county:037).
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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