How are homes heated in Liberty Township (Ross County), OH?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Liberty Township (Ross County), used by 48.3% (±18.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
4.4% heat with utility gas.
8.3% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 4.4% (±7.4 points)
- Electricity
- 48.3%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 8.3%
Heating fuel in Liberty Township (Ross County)
| Fuel used most | Liberty Township (Ross County) | Ross County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.4% (±7.4 points) | 30.0% | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 8.3% (±6.2 points) | 4.2% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 48.3% (±18.0 points) | 47.3% | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 32.6% (±15.6 points) | 14.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 6.4% (±7.3 points) | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±3.8 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 Liberty Township (Ross County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ross County (4.2%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Liberty Township (Ross County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ross County (47.3%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (26.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Liberty Township (Ross County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township (Ross County) | — | 48.3% (±18.0 points) | — |
| Jefferson Township (Ross County) | 3.6 mi | 23.1% (±14.4 points) | Lower |
| Harrison Township (Ross County) | 5.1 mi | 68.5% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Ross County) | 5.4 mi | 70.4% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Ross County) | 6.6 mi | 76.0% (±10.0 points) | Higher |
| Harrison Township (Vinton County) | 8.3 mi | 60.1% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Township (Vinton County) | 8.4 mi | 11.9% (±16.5 points) | Lower |
| Scioto Township (Ross County) | 8.5 mi | 31.9% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chillicothe | 9.2 mi | 29.2% (±3.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jefferson Township (Ross County), OH (23.1%), Eagle Township (Vinton County), OH (11.9%), Chillicothe, OH (29.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Springfield Township (Ross County), OH (76.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Ross County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | South Salem | 17.5% (±19.2 points) |
| 4 | Frankfort | 12.9% (±7.0 points) |
| 5 | Deerfield Township (Ross County) | 12.7% (±7.2 points) |
| 6 | Paxton Township | 12.1% (±5.6 points) |
| 7 | Concord Township (Ross County) | 10.2% (±5.7 points) |
| 8 | Green Township (Ross County) | 8.6% (±5.8 points) |
| 9 | Liberty Township (Ross County) | 8.3% (±6.2 points) |
| 10 | Franklin Township (Ross County) | 7.1% (±9.1 points) |
| 11 | Harrison Township (Ross County) | 6.9% (±9.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Buckskin Township | 6.1% (±5.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Twin Township (Ross County) | 6.1% (±4.5 points) |
| 14 | Huntington Township (Ross County) | 5.8% (±3.7 points) |
| 15 | Paint Township (Ross County) | 5.6% (±7.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Ross 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 (Ross County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Liberty Township (Ross County)?
Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Liberty Township (Ross County), used by 48.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Liberty Township (Ross County) heat with oil?
8.3% (±6.2 points) of occupied homes in Liberty Township (Ross County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Liberty Township (Ross County) have electric heat?
48.3% (±18.0 points) of occupied homes in Liberty Township (Ross 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, Ross County, Ohio (county subdivision:43302, in state:39 county:141).
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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